For eight games, Memphis Grizzlies fans patiently waited for Ja Morant to return from his hip injury. He finally returned on November 25 against the Portland Tr

Ja Morant is likely to play on Friday against New Orleans. He has crushed the Pelicans in recent games, scoring 30-plus points in four of the last five meetings.

The Memphis Grizzlies are still working out some glitches in the offensive system but Taylor Jenkins and company are hitting a new high gear going into the holiday season. Sure, Ja Morant is still missing games with various bumps and bruises.