Herrington: What does it mean that the Grizzlies are 18-2 without Ja Morant?
Ja Morant (in civvies) dances on the sidelines as Memphis beats Brooklyn on March 23. And why not? The Grizzlies are 18-2 without him, so he can take a break. (Brandon Dill/AP file)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
Two common observations are that this success is a tribute to the quality of the roster and also that the team has been fortunate Morant’s absences have aligned with weaker stretches of the schedule.
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