Morant was drafted second overall during the 2019 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.[49] On July 2, 2019, he signed a four-year contract worth $39.6 million with the Grizzlies.[50] On October 23, 2019, Morant made his NBA debut, starting in a 101–120 loss to the Miami Heat with 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal and a block. On November 13, he recorded his first career double-double with 23 points and 11 assists, and hit a game winning layup in a 117–115 victory over the Charlotte Hornet