Ja Morant will not be again on the courtroom anytime quickly — the Memphis Grizzlies celebrity simply entered a counseling program and will not rejoin the crew till additional discover.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon reported the information on Monday … saying Morant is in search of assist in Florida and there isn’t any set date for his return to the Grizzlies.
Reporting with @ESPN_MacMahon: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has entered a counseling program in Florida and there stays no timetable for his return to energetic play.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 13, 2023
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You’ll recall … Morant was suspended after he brandished a gun throughout his Instagram Live video whereas at a strip membership in Colorado final weekend.
Memphis head coach Taylor Jenkins was requested Monday if Morant can be eligible to return for Friday’s sport towards the Spurs … and he stated there are issues that should occur earlier than Morant fits up for the Grizzlies once more.
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“There are a variety of inner dialogues happening and clearly there’s nonetheless issues happening on the league degree that we’re in communication with,” Jenkins stated. “Ja’s absolutely engaged on this course of and prepared for no matter comes subsequent after these 2 video games.”
As Morant continues to work his method again, the 23-year-old did get some excellent news final week … when the Glendale Police Department in Colorado introduced that he will not face any costs over the gun incident.
Ja had the Grizzlies as one of many high groups within the Western Conference earlier than his suspension … main the way in which for Memphis, averaging 27.1 factors per sport — however now, the crew will look to remain afloat with out their greatest participant.