BREAKING: Ja Morant has officially requested a trade, per ChrisBHaynes. After finding out Cole Anthony was traded to Memphis for Desmone Bane…, Ja reportedly didn’t like the idea of their new duo being called “JA-COLE”

In a shocking turn of events, the Memphis Grizzlies may be losing their franchise cornerstone. Ja Morant has reportedly requested a trade just hours after the team acquired guard Cole Anthony in a surprise deal that sent sharpshooter Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic.

While the Grizzlies front office saw the move as an opportunity to add another dynamic playmaker alongside Morant, sources say Ja wasn’t thrilled with the chemistry—or the branding. The potential nickname for the new backcourt duo, “JA-COLE,” quickly made waves on social media, but apparently not in a good way with Ja himself.

Insiders claim Morant felt blindsided by the trade, particularly with the departure of Bane, one of his closest teammates and a vital piece of the Grizzlies’ recent success. What may have begun as a tongue-in-cheek joke online—referencing rapper J. Cole—seems to have touched a nerve, and may have symbolized deeper frustrations Ja has with the organization’s direction.

With this request, the NBA offseason just got a lot more interesting. A young superstar entering his prime is now reportedly on the market, and contenders across the league will be lining up with trade packages.

It’s unclear whether Memphis will honor the request or attempt to smooth things over, but one thing is certain: the “JA-COLE” era may be over before it even began.

Stay tuned. This story is developing.