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Grizzlies Suspend Ja Morant One Game for Conduct Detrimental to Team

Discipline follows a locker-room exchange with coach Tuomas Iisalo, plus curt postgame remarks.

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)
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) defends

Overview

  • Morant will sit out Sunday's road game against the Raptors, the team announced.
  • Reporting ties the suspension to Iisalo challenging Morant's leadership and effort postgame, with Morant's response deemed inappropriate in an exchange held in front of teammates.
  • In his media session, Morant repeatedly said "Go ask the coaching staff" and added, "According to them, probably don't play me, honestly."
  • The punishment came after a 117-112 loss to the Lakers in which Morant scored eight points on 3-for-14 shooting with seven assists and appeared disengaged at times.
  • The one-game ban will cost Morant about $272,042; through six games he is averaging 20.8 points and 6.7 assists in a career-low 28.5 minutes as Memphis sits 3-3.