Taylor Jenkins is the only coach Ja Morant has ever played under in the NBA. For the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft, 'It was a lot to process.'
Prior to the Memphis Grizzlies' surprise decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins, Ja Morant had made it known he wasn't a fan of the offensive system they were using.
"It was kind of what came out of the Cleveland game. . . . He's making a lot of great progress. He's working his tail off to get back out there. We're excited to get him back out there. He is, too."When exactly is Morant returning?
Ahead of this crucial matchup, the Grizzlies provided a major announcement regarding Morant that could make a big impact in the game. He has been out of action since the middle of March, but he has been upgraded to questionable ahead of the Grizzlies' game against the Lakers.
The Grizzlies organization, my teammates, especially Ja Morant, he has been helping me a lot. He’s my big brother, he teaches basketball skills, English…
LA Lakers fans got another opportunity to prove the narrative that players ramp up and return to play against them after long-term injuries because of Ja Morant's status upgrade.
Memphis Grizzlies players talked about the the recent hours after learning of Taylor Jenkins' firing, transitioning to game.
Preseason staff changes set an uneasy tone for the season to come in Memphis, and now there's uncertainty as the playoffs loom.
Austin Reaves had 31 points and eight assists, Luka Doncic added 29 points and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 134-127 win over Memphis in the Grizzlies’ first game under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo.