After alternating wins and losses in their first five games, the Grizzlies have lost two straight games while dealing with turmoil surrounding their star point guard, Ja Morant. Following a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, Morant will return to the team for their four-game homestand this week against teams that are expected to contend for the playoffs in their respective conferences.
While the Morant news was front and center in the Grizzlies' loss to the Lakers on Halloween night, his one-game absence highlighted a continued disturbing trend among one of their key starters.