E ver since Ja Morant burst onto the scene at Murray State, he's been known for his high-flying athleticism that earned him comparisons to Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose durin

Memphis (30-15) has won five straight games, while Utah (10-32) has lost four straight and is in last place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are 12-7 this season when Morant does not play and 18-8 when he's in the lineup.

Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia also deactivated his 'X' account on Tuesday. The Grizzlies (31-16) will be back in action on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets (8:30 p.m., TNT).

Morant recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, seven assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 125-103 victory over Utah. Morant was clearly not 100 percent healthy in this game,

I hate to be the bearer of bad news this morning, but a lot of people are hyping up Ja Morant’s “dunk ... t wait to watch this unfold. — Caleb Williams just jinxed the Bears’ coaching ...

Stan Son checks in on the Memphis Grizzlies and gives advice on which players to grab as the fantasy landscape shifts.

Also Read: Who is the oldest NBA player?(All-time and active) 29. Toronto Raptors (Last Week: 29) Over the first couple of months, the Toronto Raptors were a solid group on the offensive side of the ball. However, that was then and now Toronto’s offense has slipped into mediocrity even with talented scorer Immanuel Quickley back from a long stay on the injured list.

Amen Thompson made a game-winning floater with 1.3 seconds remaining to polish off a career night, lifting the visiting Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the short-handed Boston Celtics on Monday night.

Knicks Top Performers Mikal Bridges – 28 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds Karl-Anthony Towns – 24 points, 11 rebounds OG Anunoby – 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 6 steals Grizzlies Top Performers Jaren Jackson Jr.

Amen Thompson drove for the game-winner with 1.3 seconds left to lift the Houston Rockets to a gritty 114-112 victory over the

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (25-18) will try for their fourth consecutive victory against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets (12-30). Anthony Davis has been a monster for LA in their last three games, averaging 29.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.7 blocks in 33.1 minutes.

Charlotte Mark Williams – 38 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists 14-18 FG Career-high in PTS LaMelo Ball – 22 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists Top Performers – Memphis Desmond Bane – 24 points, 8 assists Luke Kennard – 23 points,