For the game, the Grizzlies will get their best player back in action, as Ja Morant has been upgraded to available. The former Murray State star had missed six games in a row. Via Underdog NBA: "Ja Morant (hamstring) available to play Saturday.

After missing six games with a hamstring injury, Ja Morant will be available on Saturday night for the Memphis Grizzlies' game against the Lakers.

Things aren’t so hot between Ja Morant and the Grizzlies. The star point guard was upset with the team’s new offense, which was implemented this season before the shocking firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins this week, according to a report from The Athletic.

The Grizzlies (44-29) are in a chaotic moment, as they fired head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday after six seasons. Meanwhile, Morant (hamstring) has missed their last six games. Memphis could use Morant against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night,

At least two league executives, however, questioned the demand for Morant in the trade market. And firing Morant’s only coach, while the Grizzlies are headed for the playoffs with just two weeks

Despite the solid all-around season they have had, the Grizzlies made the decision on Friday to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins. Jenkins has been the head coach in Memphis since the 2019-20 season. With his tenure as the Grizzlies' head coach now over,