Grizzlies’ Ja Morant suspended after lashing out at coaches after defeat

The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant for Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, citing what they described as conduct detrimental to the team.

Morant scored just eight points in the Grizzlies’ 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night and appeared visibly frustrated. During a brief postgame media session, he repeatedly deflected questions, responding several times with some version of “Go ask the coaching staff.”

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