The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies (40-24) are glad ugly wins count after escaping the Big Easy with a hard-fought, three-point road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans (17-48). While the win provided a momentary sigh of relief,

After missing two games due to right shoulder soreness, Ja Morant returned to the Memphis Grizzlies' lineup on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Asked how it was being back on the floor, Morant responded with one word: "Terrible.

The misfiring Memphis Grizzlies need to regroup quickly as they battle for second place in the NBA’s Western Conference race. Unfortunately, Ja Morant admitted his production and confidence levels have not quite been up to the expected standard this season and Jaren Jackson Jr.