When Does Ja Morant Come Back? All-Star Guard’s Absence Could be Costly for Grizzlies Start to 2023-24 Season

Breaking NBA rules, not just once, but twice, in a span of two months. The two-time NBA All-Star is well on the road to facing downhill while dragging the team along. The news is that he couldn?t be spotted on the 2023 media day before the preseason began.

With the absence of a $197 million contract and speculation of a ?finished? career, Ja Morant seems high on adrenaline for his next appearance. However, the behavior is a matter of concern, as another suspension might mark the end of his career.?

When will Ja Morant play for the Grizzlies?

After losing the last match, the Pelicans, ever-grizzly fan is awaiting the return of the star guard. Since the announcement of a 25-game suspension, Ja Morant has yet to play his first game this season. The much-awaited face-off between 2019 draft players Ja Morant and Zion Williamson will be the best start Morant could ask for.

The NBA schedule is out for the season, which means it’s a done deal for the Grizzlies to pinpoint a date when they will be seeing Morant on the Hardwood. With the NBA claiming the date to be December 19, 2023, all eyes are on the calendar. Yes, it will be a mini-opening night for the team once the NBA Most Improved Player (2022) steps back on the hardwood.

After finishing second in the Western Conference in 2022?23, the Grizzlies are planning to improve their ranking this season even without the star guard. However, the overall offense of the team might suffer.

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Morant 12, being just 23, has an entire career to carve out. What?s astonishing is that the Memphis Grizzlies, with their star guard, will be playing the revenge game with the New Orleans Pelicans. Navigating the game without Morant 12 is, of course, taking a toll on the team; however, it?s not long till the Pelicans can register one win after another.

Grizzlies suffering without Ja Warrant

Well, the suspension was expected for the conduct the player displayed. Initially, with the stripper club episode and a second time in a row flaunting his ‘gun’ on an Instagram live on May 14, Ja was bound to face repercussions. After Adam Silver (NBA’s Commissioner) discovered alarming behavior from a star player, the team was asked for answers about the player’s conduct.

What followed was a $7 million loss of salary along with a fine on his contract money. With 100% support from coach Jenkins and teammates, it shouldn’t take long for the player to change the triggers and concentrate on the game.

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Although the team has Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose to fill the shoes as ball-handlers, the void is still there. Tonight seems to be another loss for the Grizzlies against the Denver Nuggets. The score is 88-93, and with 8 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies are trailing behind.

Stay tuned for tonight?s match update as the game unfolds.