Ja Morant Sidelined by Calf Injury, Confronts Klay Thompson Post-Game

Grizzlies star Ja Morant missed Saturday's win over Dallas due to a calf injury, having played only six minutes in the last four games. Post-game, Morant confronted Mavericks forward Klay Thompson, leading to a verbal exchange. Thompson criticized Morant for "running his mouth when you're on the bench" and "rarely takes accountability," referencing his history of suspensions (8 games in 2023, 25 games in 2023-24 for gun-related incidents, 1 game this season for arguing with coach). Morant played only nine games last season due to injury. The Grizzlies are 6-11.