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Morant Returns From Suspension as Lakers Sit Doncic and Reaves on Back-to-Back

Early-season turbulence is shifting attention to locker-room accountability and roster depth across the West.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 29: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the third quarter of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 29, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Grizzlies defeated the Suns 114-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) tries to stop Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, right, on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Overview

  • Memphis suspended Ja Morant one game for conduct detrimental to the team after he publicly criticized the coaching staff following an NBA Cup loss to the Lakers.
  • Morant served the ban on Nov. 2 and returned Nov. 3 with 18 points and 10 assists in a loss to the Pistons, following an 8-point, 3-for-14 outing against Los Angeles.
  • Head coach Tuomas Iisalo reportedly challenged Morant’s leadership in front of the team, and rival clubs are monitoring the situation, according to Shams Charania.
  • The Lakers beat the Heat 130-120 behind Luka Doncic’s 29-11-10 triple-double and Austin Reaves’ 26 points, with Jake LaRavia adding 25 off the bench.
  • Los Angeles then ruled Doncic (lower left leg contusion management) and Reaves (right groin soreness) out for Monday at Portland, with LeBron James still sidelined by sciatica and frontcourt reinforcements listed as questionable.