Overview

• Ja Morant, the two-time All-Star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, is serving a 25-game suspension and is set to return in mid-December.
• Morant was suspended by the NBA for twice being filmed on social media displaying a gun, once at a strip club in Denver and another time inside a car.
• Despite not being allowed in the arena during games, Morant remains involved with the team through practices, film sessions, workouts, team dinners, and other social activities.
• Before his return, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has stated that Morant will need to formulate and fulfill a program that addresses his destructive behavior.
• The Grizzlies, who have had back-to-back seasons of over 50 wins, are currently struggling with an NBA-worst 1-8 start due to Morant's absence and injuries to other key players.