Absent from the field since the beginning of March because of his Instagram video where he showed himself with a gun in his hand, Ja Morant is seriously approaching a return. Now that his suspension is lifted, the star point guard of the Grizzlies could indeed play again this Wednesday.
Theoretically, Ja Morant is eligible to participate in the meeting between Memphis and Dallas tonight in Tennessee. He has served his eight-game NBA suspension and the Grizzlies are ready to welcome him back to the team. But after an absence of 17 days, it is better not to rush things. This is how Ja will ignore the opposition on Monday, but a participation in the Houston game in two days – in Memphis – seems in the pipes if we are to believe Shams Charania de The Athletic.
Ja Morant could make his return to the Grizzlies lineup as soon as Wednesday, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/tyIdBPJsjt
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 20, 2023
We imagine that Morant and the Grizzlies prefer to favor a return during a game played at home, because who knows what the reception will be for the star of Memphis outside of Tennessee. Good news, the men of Taylor Jenkins will not play outside until March 26, on the side of Atlanta, and will continue with three additional games at home. Ideal for allowing Morant to regain his bearings, and for the whole team to leave the episode of the firearm behind.
Without Ja Morant, Memphis has once again shown its collective solidity over the past three weeks: 8 games played, 5 wins, 3 losses. The Grizzlies are particularly hot right now, they who have won five of their last six games behind the beautiful performances of Tyus Jones, Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane or Dillon Brooks.
With Morant’s imminent return, the goal will be to secure second place in the West, which Memphis is currently in contention with Sacramento (similar record of 43 wins – 27 losses).
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Source texte : Shams Charania (The Athletic)
