Ja Morant Suspension Raises Questions About Memphis Grizzlies’ Locker Room and Potential Trade Options

On Sunday, Morant’s suspension took effect as the Grizzlies faced the Toronto Raptors. Without their best player, the team had a 117-104 loss. Before the game, though, Iisalo was asked about the NBA star’s one-game shelving.

“The organization made a decision that aligns with our standards,” Iisalo said. “For the rest of the group, we are fully focused on the Raptors today, and we look forward to Ja rejoining the team and moving on.”

“We’re all professionals, and we have a job to do. Today, that’s to beat the Raptors.”

According to Charania, the enthusiasm around Memphis has caused numerous teams to start monitoring the situation. It could potentially lead to a trade, as the rumors have started to emerge.

Teams have started to keep an eye out for a potential Ja Morant trade

Morant has dealt with various disciplinary actions from the league and the Grizzlies over the past seasons. Getting a one-game suspension isn’t anything new to the NBA star. Teams have apparently begun to keep an eye on potential developments between the organization and the star guard, though. Charania reported that both sides want to move on from the minor hiccup, but trade rumors have started to spiral.

“There’s been tension in the last several days around Ja Morant and his feelings towards first-year head coach Tuomas Iisalo’s rotation patterns, his plays,” Charania said.

“For now, Morant is expected to join the team on Monday at home against the Detroit Pistons. The sides are looking to move past this and move on… Teams across the league, though, are monitoring this, keeping an eye on where this relationship stands between Morant and the Grizzlies.”

Morant has remained silent amid the rumors about a potential breakup between him and the Grizzlies.