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Ja Morant Takes Blame, Critiques Perkins Amid Struggles

10/28/2025

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Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies took responsibility for the loss to the Golden State Warriors, saying, "That's on me" and that the offense must improve.
Despite a strong free-throw performance, the Grizzlies struggled from three-point range ahead of their next game against the Phoenix Suns.
Morant publicly criticized ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) analyst Kendrick Perkins for claiming credit for his rise to fame, indicating a strained relationship.

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Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies took responsibility for the loss to the Golden State Warriors, saying, "That's on me" and that the offense must improve.
Despite a strong free-throw performance, the Grizzlies struggled from three-point range ahead of their next game against the Phoenix Suns.
Morant publicly criticized ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) analyst Kendrick Perkins for claiming credit for his rise to fame, indicating a strained relationship.