Morant Suspension, Return Spurs Trade Speculation

The Memphis Grizzlies suspended star guard Ja Morant one game for "conduct detrimental" after a postgame exchange with coach Tuomas Iisalo following a 117-112 loss to the Lakers. Morant served that suspension during the Nov. 2 loss in Toronto and has since returned to start against Detroit. Iisalo described the incident as an internal matter, said he has spoken with Morant and that the team is "moving on," while declining to provide specifics. The episode amplified concerns about Morant’s apparent disengagement in the Lakers game — he scored eight points and looked passive on the court — as Memphis sits 3-4 early in the season. League figures including Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins publicly weighed in and outlets have floated trade scenarios, though analysts caution Morant’s trade market may be constrained by large upcoming salaries, past disciplinary history and CBA limits.