BREAKING: Memphis star man Ja Morant struck a deal with Elon Musk on his latest space production.It is a massive shake-up for the Memphis Grizzlies Basketball program…

BREAKING: Memphis Star Ja Morant Strikes Deal with Elon Musk on Latest Space Production—A Massive Shake-Up for the Grizzlies Program

MEMPHIS, TN — APRIL 13, 2025

In a story no one saw coming, Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has shocked the sports and entertainment worlds by announcing a high-profile collaboration with tech billionaire Elon Musk. The two have struck a groundbreaking deal on Musk’s latest venture: SpaceVerse, a futuristic space-themed media and sports entertainment project set aboard an orbital station scheduled to launch in late 2026.

Morant, known for his high-flying dunks and magnetic court presence, is now set to star in and co-produce a new interstellar sports series that blends real basketball with immersive virtual reality, all filmed in zero gravity. The series, tentatively titled “Gravity League”, will feature elite athletes from around the world competing in an anti-gravity arena aboard Musk’s SpaceX International Station II.

“This is bigger than basketball,” Morant said at a surprise press conference this morning. “Elon and I have been working behind the scenes for months. I’ve always dreamed of taking my game to another level—this just happens to be outer space.”

The Fallout in Memphis

While fans are excited about Ja’s cosmic leap into Hollywood-meets-Houston, the Grizzlies’ front office and coaching staff were reportedly blindsided. Morant’s deal with Musk includes an extended leave from the NBA starting next season, as he’ll undergo astronaut training and film the first season of Gravity League in space.

The Memphis Grizzlies, already struggling to rebuild after a tough 2024 season, are now facing their biggest challenge yet: navigating the future without their franchise player.

“Ja’s decision is unprecedented,” said Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman. “We support his ambitions, but we also have to evaluate our path forward as an organization.”

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a brief statement acknowledging the uniqueness of the situation: “The NBA has always embraced innovation, and while this is uncharted territory, we’re eager to see where it leads. That said, league policy around off-planet play is currently under review.”

What’s Next?

Sources close to the project say Ja Morant will serve as the face of Gravity League, but also act as a consultant for future athlete training modules Musk hopes to implement for “Mars colony sports culture.” Elon Musk, ever the showman, teased that this is just the beginning:

“If you thought slam dunks were cool in Earth gravity, just wait till you see Ja float 20 feet in the air on the moon.”

Whether this is a bold leap for humanity or a detour from a legendary basketball career, one thing is certain: Ja Morant is no longer just chasing rings—he’s chasing stars.