Does Ja Morant face the Warriors tonight? Grizzlies star's most recent status update before a game

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies has been away from the team since he showed off a gun on Instagram live earlier this month.

The NBA subsequently suspended Morant for eight games without pay due to actions detrimental to the league.

With the Memphis Grizzlies welcoming their rivals the Golden State Warriors to the FedEx Forum on Friday night, is Morant available to play

No, Morant remains out of the lineup since hes still serving his suspension. The league counted his initial two-game suspension by the team as part of his final punishment.

Hes eligible to return for the Grizzlies next game on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks.

After his suspension was announced, Ja Morant made his first public appearance in an interview with ESPNs Jalen Rose.

Morant said that he underwent therapy on how to deal with stress, and now feels great mentally and physically for the first time in years.

Ja Morant is eligible to return to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks after serving an eight-game suspension.

However, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins told reporters on Wednesday that hes not expecting Morant to play on Monday.

The Grizzlies 42-27 have been relatively fine during Morants absence. They are 4-3 since that night in Colorado and maintain their place in the Western Conference standings in third.

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