Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will make his return against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night after missing eight games with a hip

Ja Morant is expected to make his return to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes.  Morant, a two-time All-Star, has missed the last eight Grizzlies games with a hip injury.

Ja Morant is in the lineup for the Grizzlies against Portland after missing Memphis’ previous eight games with hip and pelvic muscle injuries

The NBA announced on Monday that Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been fined $50,000 for "confronting and directing profane language toward

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was fined $50,000 by the NBA for using "profane language" toward game officials near the end of a 104-98 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was fined $50K by the NBA for using profane language during a confrontation with officials during Saturday's game vs. Portland.