Ja Morant Drops Honest One-Word Reaction on His Current State of Mind With Grizzlies

Ja Morant returned to the court for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Detroit Pistons on Monday after serving a one-game suspension for acts detrimental to the team. After the game, the star guard summed up his mindset with the team in a single word.

Following the Grizzlies’ 114-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons, Morant was asked in a postgame interview if he still had “that same joy.” The star guard didn’t hesitate and made his feelings crystal clear with a one-word answer.

"No," he expressed.

When pressed on what it would take to bring that joy back, Morant kept his answer short once again, delivering another cold, matter-of-fact response.

"We'll see," he continued. (Timestamp: 3:09 onwards)

Morant's relationship with his team has suffered a setback following his fallout with coach Tuomas Iisalo on Thursday. The duo reportedly clashed on the sidelines after the Grizzlies' loss to the Lakers.

According to reports, Iisalo questioned Morant’s leadership and effort during a postgame exchange, prompting a heated response from the star guard that was considered inappropriate. This led to Morant receiving a one-game suspension, which he served during the Grizzlies' 117-104 loss against the Raptors on Sunday.

Despite his recent fallout with the team, Morant remains the Grizzlies' best player. The guard is averaging 20.8 points and 6.7 assists per game, which, although not great by his standards, is the best figure on the team.

The Grizzlies have struggled for consistency this season and have yet to record a win since the incident on Thursday. They are currently 12th in the Western Conference with a 3-5 record.

Ja Morant offers a cold response when asked about his relationship with the coaching staff

Ja Morant has drawn attention for his strained relationship with the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite making a return to the court after his one-game suspension, questions have lingered about his relationship with Tuomas Iisalo and his coaching staff.

On Monday, Morant was questioned on whether he and the coaching staff had "moved on" from their post-game curfunkle against the Lakers.

"Y'all asked that question to them," Morant responded coldly. (Timestamp: 1:13 onwards)

When urged to share his personal take on the query, Morant offered a cold response.

"Y'all asked that question. So y'all know the answer to that," he continued.

Although Morant later claimed the matter was resolved, his tone and cold demeanor suggested otherwise. As his situation in Memphis continues to unfold, several teams around the league are keeping a close eye on the star guard