Now we know it was intentional, as Ja was upset that the coaching staff called him out at halftime for his poor play/effort and didn't want to play him many minutes in the 2nd Half (according to him).
Ja Morant Unhappy with Grizzlies Coaching Staff; Appears to Have Quit on His Team Tonight; *UPDATE*: Ja Suspended 1 Game
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Ja Morant Unhappy with Grizzlies Coaching Staff; Appears to Have Quit on His Team Tonight; *UPDATE*: Ja Suspended 1 Game
Yikes. Trouble is brewing in Memphis. Ja's effort tonight in their loss to the Lakers was noticeably terrible. So much so that Blake Griffin called him out for it after the game.
Now we know it was intentional, as Ja was upset that the coaching staff called him out at halftime for his poor play/effort and didn't want to play him many minutes in the 2nd Half (according to him).

Now we know it was intentional, as Ja was upset that the coaching staff called him out at halftime for his poor play/effort and didn't want to play him many minutes in the 2nd Half (according to him).

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I said it in the gamethread today vs Lakers
Ja for Trea Young straight up... Who says no?
Ja for Trea Young straight up... Who says no?
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I heard Bronny absolutely loves Memphis
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Ja was also seen avoiding the team huddle in the 4th Quarter.


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Is Ja Morant actually good?
This seems like a bad contract.
This seems like a bad contract.

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He's a clown. His rap music and street hustle career can't start soon enough.
So many people who attain the heights of power in this culture—celebrities, for instance—have to make a show of false humility and modesty, as if they got as far as they did by accident and not by ego or ambition.
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Banchero for Ja
Magic#1 wrote:We have won two playoff games in two years. If we decide to keep this team for the next two years, maybe it will feel like we won a series.
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You can't fire Iisalo after what you did to Taylor Jenkins, so if these dudes aren't being professional, they got to go. But seriously, this is my main problem, Morant and JJJ are overrated as hell. They both are talented but the amount of holes in their games after this many seasons in, is just sad. The Grizz have bent over backwards for them as well.
How does Morant still not have biceps? Dude avoiding the weight room like the plague.
How does Morant still not have biceps? Dude avoiding the weight room like the plague.
"Kill 'em with Grindness."
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Castle Black wrote:Ja was also seen avoiding the team huddle in the 4th Quarter.
Stay tuned I'm working on a trade in the trade section
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This is probably contract related. Memphis does not want to give him his extension
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Not an easy guy to trade either because he's such an immature ****. Why would you hitch your franchise to him when he's like this at 26?
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Chuck Everett wrote:Not an easy guy to trade either because he's such an immature ****. Why would you hitch your franchise to him when he's like this at 26?
Ja for Banchero
Ja for Trae
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Trade Ja now while the Grizz can get value. That is all.
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Hitman88 wrote:Chuck Everett wrote:Not an easy guy to trade either because he's such an immature ****. Why would you hitch your franchise to him when he's like this at 26?
Ja for Banchero
Ja for Trae
So you feel the best trade for him is a 1-to-1? I don't see Orlando doing a big for a small trade. Not to mention, Banchero's contract this year would mean Orlando has to add even more to get a deal done to match salaries.
Atlanta could be interesting because they also didn't want to extend Trae (and probably wouldn't extend Ja). Trae for all his faults, rarely misses games (this fluke play with Mo Gueye earlier in the week aside) and he's not an issue off the floor. I think the market may be very cold for both guys to be honest. A lot of younger/taller more versatile guards are beginning to surpass them.
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Chuck Everett wrote:Hitman88 wrote:Chuck Everett wrote:Not an easy guy to trade either because he's such an immature ****. Why would you hitch your franchise to him when he's like this at 26?
Ja for Banchero
Ja for Trae
So you feel the best trade for him is a 1-to-1? I don't see Orlando doing a big for a small trade. Not to mention, Banchero's contract this year would mean Orlando has to add even more to get a deal done to match salaries.
Atlanta could be interesting because they also didn't want to extend Trae (and probably wouldn't extend Ja). Trae for all his faults, rarely misses games (this fluke play with Mo Gueye earlier in the week aside) and he's not an issue off the floor. I think the market may be very cold for both guys to be honest. A lot of younger/taller more versatile guards are beginning to surpass them.
I would trade Ja for Trae. Is that the only option? Don't love Trae. Grizz need to move off Ja now while he has value. I have no idea what offers would be available.
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The Laker Kid wrote:I heard Bronny absolutely loves Memphis
I would do this, Ja off the bench for 6th man of the year LOL ...
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SlimShady83 wrote:The Laker Kid wrote:I heard Bronny absolutely loves Memphis
I would do this, Ja off the bench for 6th man of the year LOL ...
You are joking, right? Bronny sucks
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Larry Ellison wrote:SlimShady83 wrote:The Laker Kid wrote:I heard Bronny absolutely loves Memphis
I would do this, Ja off the bench for 6th man of the year LOL ...
You are joking, right? Bronny sucks
Nah man I'm dead serious
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SlimShady83 wrote:Larry Ellison wrote:SlimShady83 wrote:I would do this, Ja off the bench for 6th man of the year LOL ...
You are joking, right? Bronny sucks
Nah man I'm dead seriousthis would get Bron to waive his NTC
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