After playing just nine games in the 2023-24 season, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was counted out by many. Coming back from a lengthy suspension and multiple injuries, Morant has been getting back to his old self this season to help the Grizzlies win 31 of their first 46 games.

The former Purdue basketball star is making an impact in several ways as an NBA rookie. Just ask his star teammate.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant debuted a giraffe-inspired colorway of his second signature Nike basketball shoe.

The Memphis Grizzlies have an enforcer in Zach Edey, and his teammates love it. Scotty Pippen Jr. said: "He's got everyone's back."

Memphis (30-15) has won five straight games, while Utah (10-32) has lost four straight and is in last place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are 12-7 this season when Morant does not play and 18-8 when he's in the lineup.

Chris Herrington: Jenkins says Santi Aldama and Ja Morant have cold symptoms and will both be out tonight. Tomorrow night uncertain. If he ever wants to give it a try, Ja Morant might make for one hell of a defensive back. - 8:59 PM

Morant was unable to play Friday against the Pelicans due to an illness, but he appears to no longer be under the weather and will play Saturday. Over his last six outings, Morant has averaged 20.7 points,

Vince Carter dismisses Ja Morant’s near-poster on Victor Wembanyama as one of the greatest dunks, citing it "didn’t count."

Zach Edey has become an "enforcer" for the Memphis Grizzlies, according to teammate Ja Morant. That was on full display in Saturday's game vs. the Utah Jazz.

The first pick, Zion Williamson, has been plagued with injuries throughout his young career and this season has been no different. Williamson has only played 10 games this season and has unfortunately already been ruled out for Friday's matchup in Memphis.

Ja Morant is dealing with an illness ahead of the Grizzlies' upcoming game against the Pelicans on Friday night.