NBA insider Shams Charania discussed whether or not Ja Morant could get traded after the Grizzlies suspended him for one game.

Phoenix traded two first-round picks to Charlotte in acquiring Williams, who started 41 of his 44 games last season with the Hornets. The Suns have had him on a conditioning plan since July 1. Williams played in just 106 games in his first three NBA seasons due to multiple injuries.

Ja Morant anotó 28 puntos, incluido un tiro en suspensión que puso a su equipo por delante con 7,6 segundos restantes, para llevar el miércoles a los Grizzlies de Memphis hacia un triunfo de 114-113 sobre los Suns de Phoenix.

Luka Doncic had 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return after a three-game absence and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 in the opening game of the NBA Cup for each team.

With Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart back, the Lakers took care of business, beating the Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night. This was LA’s first NBA Cup game, and they are off to a perfect start with this convincing win.

Three games and three 40-plus-point masterclasses, Luka Doncic has been on a tear this season, with whispers growing that he might be the “Jordan of this era. ” The Slovenian star sliced through the Memphis Grizzlies’ defense for 44 points in a 117-112 NBA Cup opener.