As a visitor at the New Orleans Pelicans, Ja Morant made his formal comeback to the Memphis Grizzlies team after a 25-match ban for actions damaging to the NBA’s reputation.

If the time between the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 seasons is taken into account, Ja Morant might have gone up to eight months without participating in Memphis Grizzlies games. Nevertheless, he continued to make an impact in the rematch, with 34 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and the game-winning basket to help the home side win 115-113.

In the article below, please assess when Ja Morant will return for The Sporting News.
Analyzing Ja Morant’s return to form

Coach Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies said before to the game that he would not place any limitations on Ja Morant’s playing time. Throughout his ban, the 1999-born athlete continued to train with his teammates and showed no signs of illness.

Ja Morant will not be able to quickly restore the competitive mood, however. Ja Morant only managed 7 points and 3 assists in the first half of the game, and the Memphis Grizzlies had a 19-point lead after the first two halves.


Many people at the moment thought that the Memphis Grizzlies would lose for the twentieth time this season. On the other hand, Ja Morant’s brilliant play in the second half of the game demonstrated the contrary.
Ja Morant’s 13 points and four assists in the third quarter allowed the Memphis Grizzlies to progressively get closer to the home team. Ja Morant led the squad in team spirit-building activities during the fourth quarter, which helped the Memphis Grizzlies tie the game at 113 points. With 9.1 seconds remaining, CJ McCollum missed a 3-point shot, Ja Morant got a rebound, and the Memphis Grizzlies requested a timeout.


Ja Morant received the last ball from coach Taylor Jenkins. Before the game’s final buzzer sounded, the 1999-born defender received the ball from a teammate, adjusted the time, broke through to the hoop, and scored a two-point shot. Memphis Grizzlies won 115-113, and “Best Player of the Match” went to Ja Morant.
With 26 games played in the 2023–24 season, this win aids the Memphis Grizzlies in claiming their seventh triumph. Only two teams have achieved this feat in the past and advanced to the Playoff round. The Memphis Grizzlies have a very tough challenge ahead of them, but with Ja Morant back, they have reason to think that things will get better in the last two thirds of the season.