It wasn't just that Morant had a rough shooting night, it was the lack of effort from a player known for bringing energy to the floor that was most concerning for Grizzlies fans. It was noticeable enough that Blake Griffin called it out on the Amazon postgame show.

Q: Ira, it looks like Ja Morant has had enough of Memphis. No one is better at buying low than Pat Riley. What say you? – Anderson. A: What I say is that Ja Morant these days seems to be a shell

According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Morant has been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team. He added the suspension is a result of the comments which challenged Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo following the Friday night loss where Morant responded in a “tone deemed inappropriate,” Charania said, citing sources.

Ja Morant defers to the coaching staff after a defeat to the Lakers, sparking new trade rumors and scrutiny of the Grizzlies.

Ja Morant is frustrated. He scored just eight points on 3-of-14 shooting in a loss to the Lakers on Halloween night, but his responses to questions postgame show just how bad the vibes have gotten in Memphis. After the game, Morant threw the coaching staff under the bus when speaking to reporters. Check out this exchange ( via Lopo on X ).

The Memphis Grizzlies were 3-2 entering their Friday night Emirates NBA Cup matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers .. It turned into a rough night for the franchise as the Grizzlies suffered a 117-112 home loss. Memphis star Ja Morant had a disappointing eight-point outing before sharing his displeasure in postgame media comments.

Two-time All-Star Ja Morant shared pointed comments after the Memphis Grizzlies’ rough night against the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup matchup.

The Wolves have decided to experiment with Donte DiVincenzo at the point, but Mike Conley is still in the mix. Throughout the first three games of the season, Conley came off the bench. Over the past two games, he started with over 25 minutes of action.