Calkins: Grizzlies look ‘damn good’ in Morant’s return
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (left) points to the bench during action against the New Orleans Pelicans during action on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (middle) fakes a pass against New Orleans Pelicans defender Willy Hernangomez (right) during action on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (middle) celebrates with his teammates after making a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during action on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (middle) jokes with teammate Ziaire Williams (left) as he does an TV interview after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (middle) greets fans while leaving the court after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Good news, Grizzlies fans. Ja Morant returned to the lineup Saturday. And the Grizzlies celebrated by smashing the Pelicans.
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