Is Ja Morant playing tonight against the Lakers?
Ja Morant has all NBA fantasy players on the edge of their seat as his selection for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Los Angeles Lakers is yet to be confirmed
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Ja Morant has been in the middle of controversy since the start of 2023 which has fans waiting for his return to the court. Ja Morant was seen with a gun on his Instagram live which has led many to suspect some repercussions from the league regarding his behavior. NBA fantasy players will surely want to see Ja back in action as he has been a leader for the Memphis Grizzlies this season.
Ja Morant missed the Grizzlies’ last game against the Clippers which ended up in a loss for them. The Grizzlies threw away a 15-point lead in the 4th quarter without Ja which gave more importance to Ja’s place in this team. Morant will look to be back as soon as possible as the Grizzlies are slipping away from the 2 seed as it stands. For fantasy players, they need Ja to qualify for their league playoffs as fantasy tables get tight this time of the year.
Is Ja Morant playing tonight?
Ja Morant will not be in action tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 23-year-old guard is currently serving a 2-game suspension from the Memphis Grizzlies following the video of him showing off his gun on Instagram. Morant was seen partying after their loss to the Denver Nuggets and might have let things get out of hand after a few drinks.
The league is also investigating how Ja got his gun as it was a road game in Denver and if Ja carried it on the team plane this could lead to a 50-game suspension for Morant for carrying a firearm on NBA property. Morant was also involved in beating up a 17-year-old kid and brandishing a gun in front of him. Police are currently investigating Ja on this pretext as well and it could get worse for the Grizzlies star.
Where is Ja Morant playing?
Ja Morant has been the starting point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies all season and has shone in this role. Morant carries the ball up the floor and looks to drive to the rim whenever he can for a layup or a dunk. Morant has had a plethora of posters throughout his career and has made his athleticism the focal point of his game. Ja is still shooting just 31% from three-point range which is an area of his offense he is still improving.
The Grizzlies’ star point guard has used the pick and roll very efficiently this season along with Jaren Jackson Jr. Ja looks to run off his screen and go for the dun himself or look for Desmond Bane or Dillion Brooks in the corners for an open three. If none of those options are available Ja lobs it to JJJ who dunks it in for an easy 2 points. Morant has been a versatile offensive player this season and will be a miss for Memphis going forward.
Ja Morant’s fantasy updates and predictions
Ja Morant will be a sore miss for fantasy players as he is averaging 46 fantasy points per game which rank amongst the top 10 in his position this season. Morant is averaging a career-high 27 points per game in the NBA this season and made his 2nd consecutive all-star game this year. Morant has improved from last season where he averaged 45 fantasy points per game.
Ja won the most improved player award last season as the Grizzlies secured the #2 seed in the Western Conference. Ja Morant will look to make it past the second round of the playoffs this year after getting knocked out by the Golden State Warriors last season. Morant got injured three games into the series but was averaging 38 points in those games.
Ja Morant alternative picks for your fantasy team
While Ja Morant is out there are other explosive young point guards who would fit perfectly on a fantasy team. Tyrese Haliburton is having a great season on the Indiana Pacers averaging 50 fantasy points per game this season which is a career-high. Haliburton is averaging a career-high in points and assists with 20.6 PPG and 10 APG. Haliburton dropped 40 points in his most recent game against the Philadelphia 76ers which makes him a hot pick for fantasy players.
To replace a young star you need another young star and the NBA is full of them at the moment. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having a breakout season this year with the Oklahoma City Thunder averaging 52.6 fantasy points this season. Shai was selected for his first all-star game this season while averaging a career-high 31 points per game this season. SGA has been declared healthy for his next game after being sidelined for some time and is a perfect fantasy pick to replace Ja Morant.
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Anuj Shrikanth Iyer
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