US EditionMorant suspended by Grizzlies after rebuking coaching staff
- On Saturday, the Memphis Grizzlies suspended Ja Morant one game for conduct detrimental to the team, removing him from Sunday's game in Toronto and costing him $272,042.
- After Friday's 117-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, first-year Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo challenged Ja Morant's leadership and effort, to which Morant responded in a tone deemed inappropriate and dismissive.
- Morant was held to a season-low eight points, going 3-of-14 with seven assists and told reporters to `go ask the coaching staff`, adding `According to them, probably don't play me, honestly`, Morant said.
- At 3-3, the Grizzlies have been outclassed by playoff-caliber teams, heightening concern as Tuomas Iisalo's postgame news conference ended before questions on Morant and broadcasters such as Blake Griffin flagged the episode.
- This suspension follows a long series of disciplinary actions, including two in 2023 costing 33 games and about $8.3 million, and previous penalties like an eight-game ban, a 25-game ban, and a 75,000 fine.
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The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended player Ja Morant after a verbal altercation with coach Tuomas Iisalo.
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Independent EspañolThe Memphis Grizzlies suspended shooting guard Ja Morant for their game this Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, for what they described as conduct detrimental to the team.
Ja Morant Suspended After Blasting Grizzlies’ Coaching Staff
The Memphis Grizzlies suspended their two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant for one game on Saturday for conduct detrimental to the team, following a string of postgame comments that publicly challenged head coach Tuomas Iisaloâs leadership. The move comes amid the worst six-game stretch of Morantâs career â and mounting frustration from all sides. A Star in Decline Through six games, Morant is averaging 20.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assi…
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