Ja Morant addresses teammates and coaches in first day back from NBA suspension

Ja Morant addressed his Memphis Grizzlies teammates and coaches Monday after serving an eight-game suspension.

Since the Grizzlies didn't having a morning shootaround, Morant took part in a playgroup, which is when the team gets low-minute players and assistant coaches to simulate game action through five-on-five play.

"Trying to get as much full-court action as possible, that was the main goal," head coach Taylor Jenkins said.

The Grizzlies are "hopeful" that Morant can return Wednesday, Jenkins said. Memphis will practice Tuesday, where Morant will get his first work with the full team ahead of Wednesday's home game vs. the Rockets.

"He's excited to be apart of of the group and get back and help this team for our ultimate goal," Jenkins said. "I think it's going to be a seamless reintegration. We know how important he is to us. He knows how important his teammates are to him."

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