The Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant era may be coming to a close. Once touted as the NBA’s next superstar, Morant’s career has taken a few detours over the past several seasons, largely as a result of suspensions handed down to him from the league and the Grizzlies themselves.
Ja Morant got hit with a one-game suspension and now we have a better idea why. ESPN’s Shams Charania said on SportsCenter Sunday that the tension had been building around Morant and Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo over rotations and usage.
Luka Doncic is averaging 45.3 points per game this season. Sure, the sample size is three games as he missed a couple due to a finger injury. Nevertheless, it should be noted that starting off the season on such a heater has him in unchartered territory, even for him.
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The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended two-time All-Star Ja Morant for one game after a postgame altercation with head coach Tuomas Iisalo. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Morant was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.
Ja Morant has something new to add to his list of woes. The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Saturday that they have suspended their star guard Morant for one game.
Ja Morant has been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team, the Grizzlies announced. The move follows an exchange after Friday’s loss to the Lakers in which coach Tuomas Iisalo challenged Morant’s leadership and effort, and Morant responded in an inappropriate tone, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Toumas Iisalo is in the early stages of his first full season as the Grizzlies head coach, but his star player is already expressing frustration with him.
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