Kevin Durant recently directed a memorable taunt at Ja Morant’s father, Tee Morant. This came during a game between the Houston Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies.
The comment was aimed at Ja Morant’s ongoing challenges and potential frustrations with his situation in Memphis. The exchange was caught on camera by a fan sitting courtside. Durant was seemingly engaging in a friendly but pointed trash talk with Tee Morant, who frequently attends his son’s games.
Durant’s statement suggested that Ja Morant might be traded soon. By bringing up this possibility, KD directly mocked Morant’s recent issues and unhappiness with the team. Morant must’ve taken issue with the Suns star talking trash to his father, but hasn’t commented about it so far.
“Your son don’t wanna be here. We know it’s your last weekend. Enjoy your time,” Durant said.
Durant Loves To Troll On The Court
Kevin Durant is no stranger to trash-talking as he’s often seen using this skill to distract opponents or make a point. The exchange with Tee Morant is a perfect example of his ability to deliver sharp comments while performing at a high level in the game.
The exchange took place while Durant was actively performing, which shows his ability to multitask. He delivered a solid performance in the game, scoring 11 points and contributing in other ways. The incident happened during the Rockets’ victory against the Grizzlies.
Durant’s trolling often goes beyond just insulting an opponent’s game as he brings up real-life issues. In this case, he chose to focus on Ja’s recent off-court and internal team issues, which made his statement feel much more personal and impactful.
Morant’s Locker Room Issues Are Haunting Him
Durant’s taunt about Morant not wanting to be in Memphis was a direct reference to the Grizzlies guard’s recent struggles and disciplinary actions. Ja Morant had just returned to the court for his second game after serving a one-game suspension.
The suspension was reportedly due to his comments about unhappiness with the coaching staff. As a star player, voicing public complaints about coaching staff or playing time can be seen as a sign of locker room dissatisfaction.
The fact that an opponent like Kevin Durant was able to use the locker room drama to troll Morant’s father shows how these issues damage the star’s image. It tells us that his problems are likely being discussed league-wide. The team issues are clearly creating unwanted, negative narratives that opponents are happy to use against him.
Published: Nov 7, 2025 01:50 pm