Why Tyus Jones Is Going To Be Memphis Starting Point Guard When 2023-2024 NBA Season Tips Off On Tuesday October 24, 2023 Why Ja Morant Isn't

In 2022-2023 season Ja Morant averaged 26.2 points, 5.9 rebounds , 8.1 assists while shooting 46.6%

During the 2022-2023 season Ja Morant was the starting point guard for Memphis while Tyus Jones was backing him up.

That isn’t going to be the case when 2023 -2024 NBA season tips off on Tuesday October 24, 2023 because Tyus Jones is going to be starting point guard for Memphis when the NBA season begins as Ja Morant was suspended for inaugural 25 games.

Ja Morant was suspended for wielding fire arm on social media . NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had this to say about Ja Morant wielding fire arm on social media!

Ja Morant decision to once again wield firearm on social media is alarming and disconcerting given his similar conduct in which he was already suspended 8 games . The potential for other young people to emulate Ja’s conduct is particulary concening . Under these circumstances we believe a suspension of 25 games is appropriate and makes clear that engaging in reckless and irresponable behavior with guns will not be tolerated .

For Ja basketball needs to take a back seat at this time. Prior to his return to play he will be required to formulate and fulfill a program with the league that directly addresses the circumstances that led him to repeat this destructive behavior.

According to article by ESPN on ESPN App