NBA Fans React To Ja Morant News Before Grizzlies-Hornets

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo made an announcement on Ja Morant

Mar 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles up the court during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ja Morant will return to the Memphis Grizzlies' lineup after a brief one-game absence.

On Saturday afternoon, Desmond Bane's 38-point effort propelled the Grizzlies past the Detroit Pistons, 109-103. Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant missed the contest after being a late scratch due to an illness, but according to the team, the former All-NBA guard won't miss an extended period of time.

Didn't see Ja Morant at practice but Iisalo said he is feeling better and expects him ready for Tuesday night.

— Drew Hill (@DrewHill_DM) April 7, 2025

The return of Morant has Grizzlies fans riled up as the team heads into a crucial stretch of games as the team currently sits in eighth place in the Western Conference.

The Grizzlies are in a deadlock with the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves, who all sit with a 46-32 record. Only two of the aforementioned four teams will have the opportunity to be locked into the fifth and sixth spots, with the other will have to be in the NBA's play-in tournament.

"Now thats sum good news hope fam is ok," said one concerned Grizzlies fan.

"Lisalo better at confirming player appearances than jenkins," said another Grizzlies fan.

While another fan who's seemingly attending the game is in disbelief that they'll be able to see the explosive playmaker in-action live.

i’m seeing ja play basketball tomorrow https://t.co/8NA7ilKFQx pic.twitter.com/fiAa1VFq62

— ju. (@juloccd) April 7, 2025

Morant, 25, has been up and down this season after missing nearly the entirety of his 2024 campaign after tearing his labrum just nine games into the season. The two-time NBA All-Star is averaging 22.9 points per game while adding 7.3 assists and 4.2 rebounds per contest in his 47 appearances in 2025.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets tip-off on Tuesday night in Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. EST.

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