This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak as NBA Analyst's Old Take is Relevant for Heat Fans Hoping for Ja Morant. The Ja Morant drama is heating up.

Ja Morant confirmed to the media that he's not playing with his usual joy after the Memphis 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.

Ja Morant’s time could be ticking with the Memphis Grizzlies. Over the weekend, the drama reached an all-time high in Memphis. Just months after the team parted ways with its head coach, Taylor Jenkins,

It wasn't just that Morant had a rough shooting night, it was the lack of effort from a player known for bringing energy to the floor that was most concerning for Grizzlies fans. It was noticeable enough that Blake Griffin called it out on the Amazon postgame show.

Ja Morant’s performance was the bigger story in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 117-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, a game highlighted by Luka Doncic dropping 44 points. Morant looked out of sorts throughout and finished with just eight points and seven assists.

For Ja Morant, being suspended is nothing new, but this time feels different. Could Morant's time in Memphis be coming to an end?

Richard Jefferson explains why more verbal players like Allen Iverson, Ja Morant, or Anthony Edwards do not win NBA championships.