Herrington: Morant’s return was bitterly brief. What lies ahead for Grizzlies now?
The return from suspension for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) lasted all of nine days. The gap between Morant’s last game and his next one will likely be 292 days. (Mike Stewart/AP file)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
The Grizzlies notched one of their best wins of the season without Morant on Sunday, before the team knew of his fate. Perhaps that will help them carry confidence into a “rest of the season” they now know will continue without him.
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