Ja Morant, one of the NBA's preeminent aerial artists, is apparently no longer interested in high-flying dunks. On Nov. 6, the Memphis Grizzlies guard took a midair hit from Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko while attempting to catch an alley-oop,

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant explained Tuesday why he has toned down his dunking this season. Following the Grizzlies' 121-116 loss to the

The Memphis Grizzlies star guard no longer sees the benefit of risking injury with his trademark electrifying attacks at the rim.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant was met with boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-hand dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to dunk at all.

Ja Morant is known as a human highlight reel in the NBA, but that may be coming to an end as he tries to prioritize his health.

The Memphis Grizzlies have become one of the deepest teams in the NBA. While last season was derailed by injuries, that is looking to be somewhat of a blessing

Morant is leaving the highlight dunks in the past in an effort to stay healthy after missing time earlier from a fall at the rim.

Ja Morant made an immediate impact with the Memphis Grizzlies in his return to the lineup after missing eight games — and almost three weeks — with hip and pelvic muscle injuries.

On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies played the Indiana Pacers (at home). During the game, Ja Morant made an incredible pass that got a lot of views on social media. Morant finished the game with 19 points, two rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block while shooting 6/13 from the field. Many fans reacted to his big highlight.

Sometimes I get knocked out the air and (a foul) don’t get called, and now I’m out longer than what I’m supposed to be,” Morant said, according to ESPN. “Sometimes th