Article by David Istrate – Published on Sunday, 02 November 2025, 10:48 / Updated on Sunday, 02 November 2025 10:50
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant (26) has been suspended for one game by his own team for “harmful conduct.” He had a conflict with the technical staff and expressed his frustration in front of journalists.
The Memphis Grizzlies started the new season with a record of 3 wins and 3 losses, occupying the 9th position in the Western Conference standings. Starting with the latter part of the previous season, the Tennessee group is prepared by Finnish Tuomas Iisalo (43 years old), one of the best European coaches.
Ja Morant, in conflict with Tuomas Iisalo and his staff: “Go and ask them”
He came up with a new, more organized style of play, but clashed with Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who has two appearances in the NBA All-Star Game. According to ESPN, after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers, 112-117, Iisalo criticized his player's level of effort and leadership, and he responded in an inappropriate tone.
Morant also expressed his frustration with the technical staff in front of the journalists. Asked about the game, which he finished with 8 points and 7 assists, the 26-year-old had the following to say:
“According to them (technical staff number), probably [că au observat] don't use me, honestly. Basically, this is the message sent. It's okay.”
Furthermore, when asked to talk about his own evolution, Morant told reporters to ask the technical staff.
In the current season, Ja Morant is averaging 20.8 points, 6.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds. Over the years, the player originally from South Carolina has been suspended a few times, but by the NBA.
In 2023, he appeared on Instagram live holding a gun and was suspended 2 times, missing a total of 33 games. Also, in the 2024-2025 season, Morant began celebrating certain successful layups by pretending to shoot the rifle, which is why he was fined by the NBA.
