Ja Morant of the Grizzlies begins playing again after a 25-game suspension

Ja Morant, the two-time All-Star point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, is set to return to the NBA floor

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on Tuesday, December 20, after a 25-game suspension

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Morant's suspension ended on this date, and he will be available to play for the Grizzlies in New Orlean

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on the second night of a back-to-back road swing

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He was the 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year

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He was also the 2022 Most Improved Player

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He has been through a challenging period since his suspension

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Morant's return has generated excitement among Grizzlies fans, as evident from the pre-game comments by Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins.

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