After missing all but nine games in the 2023-24 season, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant returned from his injury and suspension-ridden year on a mission. Through his first eight appearances of the new season, Morant averaged 20.6 points and a career-high 9.1 assists per game, leading Memphis to a 5-3 record in games that he played in.

There's a tense history between the Memphis Grizzlies and LeBron James' LA Lakers. Ja Morant had a lot to say after Wednesday's win.

The Memphis sensation fell awkwardly after attempting to catch an alley-oop pass from Jake LaRavia during the third quarter. He missed the dunk, crashed to the ground, and slowly got back up. After the Lakers scored in the succeeding possession, the limping Morant suddenly signaled a substitution from acting head coach Tuomas Iisalo.