Is Ja Morant playing tonight against the Atlanta Hawks? (26th March, 2023)
Ja Morant will look to feature in his first road game since his incident in Denver as the Memphis Grizzlies travel east to take on the Atlanta Hawks
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Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, and all-star Ja Morant will look to feature in this game after his comeback to the team for their last two games.
The Grizzlies are on a five-game win streak and have won 8 of their last nine games as the #2 seed in the Western Conference. NBA Fantasy players have got good returns from players like Luke Kennard and Jaren Jackson JR. during Ja’s absence but will hope for Morant to contribute like he used to before his suspension.
The Grizzlies have secured their spot in the playoffs after their back-to-back wins over the Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies dropped a whopping 281 points in just two games against Memphis. Their most recent match saw Luke Kennard score 30 points off ten made threes in a 151-114 blowout victory. Ja Morant will look to match up against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in an exciting match tonight.
Is Ja Morant playing tonight?
Ja Morant will be featuring in tonight’s game against the Atlanta Hawks as he is being integrated into the team following his suspension. Morant has played off the bench less since his return in the two games against Houston. However, Morant will slowly see an increase in his minutes as the Grizzlies prepare for the playoffs.
Morant has been in Memphis since 2019 and has missed an extended portion for nonbasketball reasons for the first time. He has come out of the suspension, maintaining he has no alcohol issues and was dealing with stress, which he has sought help for. Morant will look to increase the Grizzlies1.5′ game lead on the 2nd seed during tonight’s game.
Where is Ja Morant playing?
Ja Morant is a point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies and one of the best in the NBA. Morant has played just 44 minutes in 2 games since his return, and coming off the bench, his role has differed. Morant takes fewer shots but chooses them more wisely, as he shot 67% from the field for 18 points in 19 minutes against the Houston Rockets in his last game.
Morant’s traditional game revolves around pick and rolls and driving to the rim. Morant is one of the most athletic and fastest players in the NBA, making him a terror to defend against. His quick thinking in transition to go with his incredible leap allows him to get transition dunks and layups. He averages the sixth most points in transition players amongst the entire NBA.
Ja Morant’s Fantasy updates and predictions
Ja Morant has been a sought-after pick for every NBA Fantasy player, averaging 45.8 fantasy points per game. Despite his drop in minutes, Morant has got 35+ fantasy points in his last two appearances since the suspension. Ja was an all-star for the 2nd time in his career this season and has improved on his ‘Most Improved Player’ season in 2022.
Morant will look to lead Memphis in the playoffs again and make it further than last year, as Ja got injured, which saw them bow out to the Golden State Warriors. If Morant stays healthy, this Memphis team can make some noise in the Western playoffs this season. Morant will look to see an increase in minutes come playoff time, as he would not accept a bench role then.
Ja Morant alternatives for your fantasy team
Ja Morant will feature tonight, but his time restriction makes him a dicey pick. However, Luka Doncic will not be on any restriction as the Dallas Mavericks are on a mission for wins. Doncic has been out for a while but has been impressive on his return despite Dallas losing both games. Doncic is averaging 57.9 Fantasy points this season, and expect more fireworks as he will be going all out to secure a playoff spot for Dallas.
Trae Young is the next best option, as he will be going up against a potentially minutes-restricted Ja Morant. Ja not starting would allow Trae to exploit a weaker player at PG. Trae and the Hawks are in a crucial game as they are just 1.5 games outside the drop-zone in the Eastern Conference. Trae averages 22 points against Memphis, so expect a big game from him.
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