The Memphis Grizzlies have been dealt a significant blow to their plans for success this season with star Ja Morant suspended for two games, forward Brandon Clarke out for the season, and guard Dillon Brooks suspended for Sunday's game. This after Morant posted an Instagram Live video displaying what appeared to be a gun in the early hours of Saturday morning, eliciting a two game suspension from the NBA.

Morant expressed his regret in a statement, noting his need for "help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being." Without Morant, the Grizzlies have won an impressive 6-3, with Morant averaging 26.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 7.6 assists over that stretch, although the most recent game was a loss to the first-place Denver Nuggets. Clarke's true value was seemingly revealed after his injury, leaving the team "emotional" and