After a few seasons marred by injuries and off-field dramas, the hope was that Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant would return with a renewed focus and dedication to improving his game.

That was especially true with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey both unavailable and Desmond Bane now in Orlando.

Instead, there is turmoil in Memphis and Morant seems like a ticking time bomb that is just waiting to explode after clashing with new head coach Tomas Iisalo, resulting in a one-game suspension , and then offering comments to reporters which have been described as “alarming”.

At the moment, every word Morant has said to reporters and the he has said them in particular seems to suggest that he would like to be anywhere else right now.

His play on the court against the Lakers recently said as much

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