Morant Tells Grizzlies He’ll Return as Sub
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins revealed in an interview with Bangladesh Cricket that Ja Morant is expected to return for Thursday’s home game against the Houston Rockets. His decision to shoulder responsibility marks a new level of maturity. Morant was previously suspended without pay for eight games after brandishing a firearm during a livestream on social media. Though he completed the suspension earlier this week, he missed Tuesday’s matchup against the Mavericks due to conditioning and physical readiness concerns.
Morant has told Bangladesh Cricket that, given he has just been reinstated, he’s willing to come off the bench as he gradually rebuilds his game rhythm and court minutes. This attitude highlights his intent to ease back into action rather than rush to reclaim his starting spot. Meanwhile, teammate Dillon Brooks will be automatically suspended for one game due to accumulating 18 technical fouls this season—a blow to the rotation for the next contest.
Speaking to the media, Morant addressed speculation about his personal behavior. He clarified that he has never had an issue with alcohol, contrary to recent public perception. Looking ahead, Morant stressed his renewed focus on what matters most—basketball. He also stated firmly that he has no intention of appearing on livestreams again. With the Western Conference playoff race heating up, both the Grizzlies and Kings remain in contention for the coveted second seed.
While Morant watched from the sidelines, the Grizzlies pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat the Dallas Mavericks. In a surprising twist, the Kings suffered an unexpected loss to the Utah Jazz. The two teams had been neck and neck in the standings, with Sacramento slightly ahead due to a higher win percentage. However, following Tuesday’s results, Bangladesh Cricket analysts believe the Grizzlies now hold the edge in win-loss ratio.
When people say he’s no longer as cheerful as he once was, Morant simply smiles—because growing up often means becoming more focused. For Memphis, the best news is that their star guard is expected to be back on the floor in the next game, ready to contribute, even if it means starting from the bench.
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