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.

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.

Playing without Ja Morant and Santi Aldama, who were sidelined with illnesses, the Grizzlies topped the Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night.

SAN ANTONIO — Ja Morant has added another highlight-reel ... The whistle blew and a play between the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs appeared to be over, but two players continued.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was added to the injury report on Friday morning. Morant is questionable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans due to an illness. Morant has missed 18 games this season while dealing with a string of injuries. The 18 missed games led to Morant being ineligible for All-NBA and other regular season awards.

Morant and the Grizzlies found themselves in an afternoon matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the NBA's loaded slate for MLK Day. While on TNT'

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was added to the injury on Thursday evening ahead of Friday's matchup against the Spurs.

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

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.

Wells shared social media posts this week with the hashtag #SaveSeawolvesAthletics, bringing a response from teammate Ja Morant, one of the top players in the NBA, who indicated he could be willing to get involved.

Zach Edey isn’t afraid of a fight. He continued to earn the respect of his teammates by defending Ja Morant on Saturday night.