Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been suspended for one game for conduct detrimental to the team following Friday night’s 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers .

The suspension came after Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo challenged Morant on his leadership and effort in a postgame exchange. Morant responded in a tone deemed inappropriate by the team, according to Shams Charania.

After the game, Morant made clear where he believed the breakdown occurred.

“ Go ask the coaching staff, ” Morant said, adding what could have been done better: “ According to (the coaching staff), probably don’t play me. ”

Morant logged 31 minutes but managed just eight points on 3-of-14 shooting, missing all six of his three-point attempts. Despite recording seven assists, it was his first ga

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