Perkins’ commentary on Morant shifted from full praise to criticism, which he believes caused some tension with the Grizzlies’ top players. He emphasized that he was once one of Morant’s biggest supporters but suggested that Ja didn’t take well to criticism, souring a once positive relationship.

Ja Morant clapped back at the former NBA star, Kendrick Perkins, who brought back the Grizzlies star's off-court trouble in a podcast.

Ja Morant and Kendrick Perkins likely won't be sending each other holiday greeting cards this year. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard responded to the ESPN's commentator's discussion about the network's coverage of the player and team with a post on social media:

Morant has been mentioned in a group of young players who have the superstar ability to take over when LeBron James and Steph Curry retire.

Ja Morant is set to play tonight against the Warriors, a crucial boost for the injury-plagued Grizzlies. Despite ankle soreness, his leadership and scoring are vital as Memphis faces a tough Golden State team.

Looking at the Memphis Grizzlies injury report, things appear bleak. The Grizzlies have five players guaranteed to miss significant time, including key players

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant called out ESPN's Kendrick Perkins over Perkins' podcast comments about him this week.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant practiced on Oct. 20 and is expected to play in the Oct. 22 season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Given how early in the year it is, if Morant isn't feeling 100%, the Grizzlies could look to rest their star and opt to take their chances against the Heat. Especially since Friday against the Heat is the first leg of a back-to-back, they could be better off holding him out until Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers.

Grizzlies vs. Warriors predictions and NBA picks on Monday, October 27. Stephen Curry and Ja Morant have big games en route to cashing the Over.

Memphis Grizzlies starters Ja Morant and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are questionable to play on Friday against the Miami Heat.