Even when Ja Morant was sidelined, the rumors of his exit were imminent. Fines, suspensions, and injuries have marked the 26-year-old star’s tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies. But against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was their last home game of the season, and Morant’s gesture afterward has everyone wondering if his time is actually up.

While walking off, the two-time All-Star threw a peace sign, which many feel was his final goodbye. In fact, Devin Walker, a Memphis Grizzlies media member, also uploaded a photo from tonight showing Morant praying, looking up in a moment of deep reflection.

Fans in the replies are pouring in love, amid Morant’s season-ending elbow injury that forced his team to shut him down. Two weeks ago, the franchise confirmed that he “continues to progress in his rehabilitation of a UCL sprain in his left elbow.” A further statement revealed that the 26-year-old will receive a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection to further optimize ligament healing.

Morant finished the season playing only 20 games, marking the second-fewest of his seven-year NBA career. If he leaves this offseason, he will go down in Grizzlies history as 1st all-time in points per game (22.4), 2nd all-time in assists per game (7.4), and 3rd all-time in Plus/Minus (+770). With multiple updates about him, including his failure to attend important events, fans seem convinced this might be the end of the road.

Heartbroken fans appreciate Ja Morant, tip their hats in respect after the potential farewell gesture, and past clues

Last week, news emerged that the 26-year-old was putting his seven-bedroom Eads home on the market. Back in 2022, Ja Morant paid $3.05 million for the property he purchased from former teammate Kyle Anderson. In fact, his parents lived in the same cove in East Shelby County, a few minutes outside Memphis. After putting all the pieces together, the netizens reached a conclusion. One fan commented, “Appreciate all the memories 12”.

Another fan was quick to search Morant’s social media for more hints. Their tweet had the caption, “I WILL CRY RIGHT NOW,” and shared a screenshot of Morant reposting a photo from Devin Walker paired with his tweet, “God I know you got me🙏🏽💚” from March 2019.

Earlier this year, trade rumors swirled, but he willingly remained on the Grizzlies roster. Now, even his trade value is the lowest it has been, including a career-low 41% shooting overall. He has made only 23.5% of his three-point attempts this season. A fan wrote, “It’s over! Damn”. Another reason the exit seems sealed is Morant’s absence from a special event three weeks ago.

The Grizzlies hosted their annual MVP Season Ticket Holder Thank You event, where fans interact with players and franchise legends. But for the first time in his career since the 2019 draft, Morant was absent. With such updates, a fan wrote, “Pain 🥹”. While another wanted to show support for the 26-year-old. “We rocking wit ya 12 in Memphis or not.”

Morant is currently in the third year of a $197 million max contract extension with two years still to go. The Bucks and the Heat are among the teams most recently interested in him. With so many gestures signaling his exit, interested teams would be more alert to secure the 26-year-old’s signature.