Ja Morant Allegedly Calls Klay Thompson a 'Bum' as Mavericks Guard Acts as Cooper Flagg's Enforcer

Klay Thompson Calls Out 'Funny Guy' Ja Morant After Grizzlies' Star Goes After Him In Street Clothes

Ja Morant did not play a single second for the Memphis Grizzlies during his team's win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, but that doesn't mean he didn't play a role.Morant, who missed his third game in a row while dealing with a calf strain, made his way over to Dallas' Klay Thompson after the final buzzer of Memphis' 102-96 win on the road, and it wasn't to catch up as buddies.While in street clothes and holding a basketball in one hand, M…

Even In Street Clothes, Ja Morant Is The Drama

Ja Morant's season—even when he has been healthy or between suspensions—has been nothing to write home about. The Memphis Grizzlies' highest-paid player has been one of the most disappointing performers in the NBA this season, averaging just 17.9 points per game (lowest since his rookie year) on 36/13/94 shooting splits (at least he's making his free throws). Memphis is 6-11, not good enough to compete in a loaded Western Conference but also not…

Ja Morant Allegedly Calls Klay Thompson a 'Bum' as Mavericks Guard Acts as Cooper Flagg's Enforcer

Ja Morant is in the process of recovering from a calf strain that will keep him on the shelf for several more days.

Klay Thompson Steps In For Cooper Flagg After Santi Aldama Trips Him As Tensions Boil Over

Klay Thompson confronted Santi Aldama (Photo By X/@_abigaiiiil) In his first year with the Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg has managed to secure a consistent role in the starting lineup. He was in the starting five once again on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, though the game ended with a 96-102 defeat for Dallas. Flagg also showed a rare moment of frustration in the second half. While he was on the floor, Santi Aldama tripped him, which …