The Ja Morant trade rumor mill has picked up steam amid his ongoing beef with the Grizzlies coaching staff, headed by Tuomas Iisalo.

According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Morant has been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team. He added the suspension is a result of the comments which challenged Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo following the Friday night loss where Morant responded in a “tone deemed inappropriate,” Charania said, citing sources.

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

Two-time All-Star Ja Morant shared pointed comments after the Memphis Grizzlies’ rough night against the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup matchup.

As such, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report offered key potential transactions for the Grizzlies around Morant, in which he noted the Phoenix Suns as a considerable trade partner who could send Jalen Green and a 2027 first-round pick.

The Memphis Grizzlies were 3-2 entering their Friday night Emirates NBA Cup matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers .. It turned into a rough night for the franchise as the Grizzlies suffered a 117-112 home loss. Memphis star Ja Morant had a disappointing eight-point outing before sharing his displeasure in postgame media comments.

Ja Morant defers to the coaching staff after a defeat to the Lakers, sparking new trade rumors and scrutiny of the Grizzlies.

Luka Doncic did not miss a beat whatsoever as he returned from injury to power the Lakers to an NBA Cup win over the Grizzlies.