The recent tense exchange between Ja Morant and Klay Thompson late in the Grizzlies-Mavericks matchup about a week ago ignited a firestorm across the NBA landscape. What initially looked like routine exchanges during the game quickly escalated into an emotional confrontation after the game, with cameras capturing all angles. Everyone weighed in, fan or analyst, and suddenly, the moment felt far bigger than a single game.

Former Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers recently spoke about the fallout , addressing it on his podcast, Off Guard , saying, “ Memphis has completely collapsed to a team that nobody really even wants to watch anymore, quite frankly .” The veteran’s tone was blunt, and landed with the thud of disappointment. He didn’t stop there, though.

Rivers continued, “ Everyon

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