Ja Morant suspended by Grizzlies
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Ja Morant was suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team following Memphis’ game against the Lakers on Friday. The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended star point guard Ja Morant for one game for conduct detrimental to the team, per a statement released by the team on Saturday afternoon.
Morant finished seventh in MVP voting during the 2021-22 season, which earned him a spot on the All-NBA Second Team. After that season, it appeared that Morant was on the rise as one of the league's top point guards, and still with room to grow. However, injuries and off-court troubles have him looking to bounce back.
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The Memphis Grizzlies took Ja Morant with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and since then, the franchise has been far more optimistic. Of course, his tenure with the Grizzlies has been highlighted by the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, where he ...