Over the course of the last few months, we have seen Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant be involved in multiple off-court incidents involving firearms. He has come under a lot of fire from fans and media, and the league could now give him a long-term suspension.
A recent report revealed that Ja Morant could potentially be suspended for half of the 2023-24 season. A lot of fans reacted to the announcement on Twitter, with one fan questioning whether the Grizzlies would trade him.
First half sound about right. I wonder if the Grizzlies trade him
— Player Rizz NBA Magazine (@PlayerRizz) June 4, 2023
One fan was very optimistic, suggesting that there would be no suspension and that Ja Morant will start the season.
https://twitter.com/dairyasf/status/1665430812550987777
Some believe that the Memphis Grizzlies will still have success without him, with one person suggesting that the team will move him at the next trade deadline.
Memphis will still be great regular season team and trade him at the deadline or offseason is my hot take.
— OG Anunoby Addict (@PlayoffBoundNYK) June 4, 2023
Another fan predicted that the suspension would last at least one season.
I think it’s going to be no less than one season.
— DWN (@DonnellNeal_) June 4, 2023
Some pointed out that other players like Jaren Jackson Jr. will have to step up for the Grizzlies after this news.
https://twitter.com/cool_breeeez/status/1665422347392765954
There was one person who stated the length of this potential suspension is why the NBA is waiting to announce his punishment.
No wonder they don't want to officially announce it until after the Finals.
— Eric Hovland (@EricJHovland) June 4, 2023
Some believed that the suspension was too much.
Way to much. Absurd!
— Jazz Nation 🇧🇷 in 🇮🇪 (@JazzNationBr) June 4, 2023
As of right now, Ja Morant’s suspension has not yet been announced, and we’ll have to wait for the league to make an official update about his punishment. It is clear, though, that things are extremely serious this time around.
In the regular season, Ja Morant put up 26.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, and 8.1 APG for the Memphis Grizzlies. He is one of the best players in the league when actually on the court, but the key is getting past these off-court issues.
The Memphis Grizzlies aren’t to blame for Ja Morant’s off-court issues, but it is clear that a change of scenery could do him some good. In fact, Kendrick Perkins has previously suggested that leaving the Grizzlies might be the best thing for Ja Morant’s well-being.
“It might be best for him to get out of Memphis and go to a different organization for his well-being.”
We will see whether the Memphis Grizzlies will end up trading Ja Morant in the future. Replacing a talent of his caliber via trade is almost impossible, but perhaps a move could be best for everyone involved.
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