Herrington: What’s wrong with Ja Morant?
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots past New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (12), forward Brandon Ingram (14) and guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (Derick Hingle/AP)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollentine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
Beyond the frustration, the Grizzlies guard Morant also is missing some of his usual partners in the team’s lineups.
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