Ja Morant has been a superstar-level player for the Memphis Grizzlies for a few years, but the landscape around the rest of the league does not see him that way. Many general managers in the league see him as a potential breakout star in the 2024/25 season.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made his long awaited return to the court on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. This was the first preseason game for the Grizzlies after an unusually long offseason due to them missing the playoffs.

Breakout players are usually ones who jumped into stardom unexpectedly. The thing about Morant is, well, he's already done that. Not only is the Grizzlies guard a two-time all star, but he won the NBA's Most Improved Player award in 2022. That award tends to go to players who jump into stardom or are breakout players.