Ja Morant Practices With Grizzlies Amid Suspension
Ja Morant Returns To Grizzlies Practice ... First Since Suspension
Ja Morant got back to business on Tuesday -- the NBA superstar participated in practice with the Memphis Grizzlies ... one day after it was announced he would be allowed to be with the team as he serves out his suspension.
Despite being hit with a 25-game ban for his second gun-related social media video in June, the NBA is allowing Morant to travel and work out with the Grizz as he prepares for his return.
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Ja was out on the court with his teammates earlier in the day ... and media members got footage of him putting up shots.
"It’s great to have him here," Grizzlies president and general manager Zach Kleiman said.
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"I think he’s put himself in a position where there’s no reason why he can’t keep following through on this. So we’re glad he’s here and can’t wait to have him back."
Ja Morant Suspended 25 Games After Second Gun Incident
His teammates are happy as well ... including Derrick Rose, who told reporters he connected with Morant in the offseason.
"Talked to him a little bit," Rose said. "Just told him I'm not here to babysit you. I'm not here to follow you around, I'm not here to cheerlead. I'm here to push you."
Morant -- who's averaged 22.4 points and 7.4 assists in his four-year NBA career -- won't be able to return to the court until December 19 against the Pelicans.
