Grizzlies Announce Punishment for Ja Morant
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The second week of the NBA season is in the books, and we already have a big star looking upset with his situation. Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are not exactly seeing eye-
Shams Charania: Suspension comes as a result of Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo challenging Morant's leadership and effort in a postgame exchange after loss to the Lakers on Friday night -- to which Morant responded in a tone deemed inappropriate, sources said. x.com | Nov. 1, 2025
Former NBA star Blake Griffin highlighted Ja Morant's lack of effort and engagement in the Grizzlies' loss against the Lakers.
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Ja Morant cut a deeply frustrated figure after the Memphis Grizzlies’ 117-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Where that frustration comes from is unknown, as he was held to a
The Memphis Grizzlies fell to 3-3 on the season after their 117-112 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, a game that included an uncharacteristically bad performance by star guard Ja Morant.
Morant repeatedly told the media "Go ask the coaching staff" when questioned about his poor outing against the Lakers.
Selected as the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, Ja Morant quickly asserted his dominance in the league, earning the Rookie of the Year award. However, the guard has struggled with his health in the last two seasons, playing 59 games during that span. His off-court issues have also hindered his progress, further stalling his development.