After the Kevin Durant trade, Ja Morant retracted his statements about West.
Ja Morant has expressed confidence in the Memphis Grizzlies throughout the season.
With the arrival of Kevin Durant in the Western Conference, Morant's response regarding the conference being "wide open" was less direct.
The Western Conference is highly competitive, with the Denver Nuggets currently favored to secure the top seed.
The Grizzlies hold the second seed, with a three-game lead over the Sacramento Kings.
The conference standings are tightly contested, with only three games separating the third seed from the currently tied eighth seed.
The Grizzlies need to remain focused and perform consistently to maintain their position.
The return of Steven Adams and the addition of Luke Kennard should bolster the team's performance.
The return of Steven Adams and the addition of Luke Kennard should bolster the team's performance.