Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has deactivated his X social media account, formerly Twitter, amid criticism of his recent play.

On Monday night, the Memphis Grizzlies lost to the New York Knicks by a score of 143-106 (at Madison Square Garden). Ja Morant finished the loss with ten point

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz at FedExForum, coach Taylor Jenkins said pregame. Morant missed Friday's win over the Pelicans with an illness. Jenkins said Friday that he hoped Morant and forward Santi Aldama — who also missed Friday's game with an illness — would be able to return Saturday.

The Memphis Grizzlies have an enforcer in Zach Edey, and his teammates love it. Scotty Pippen Jr. said: "He's got everyone's back."

The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves as one of the top teams in the NBA as the halfway point of the season passes. Despite All-Star guard Ja Morant being in and out of the lineup, they've been able to get great performances out of other players like Luke Kennard and Desmond Bane.

Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia also deactivated his 'X' account on Tuesday. The Grizzlies (31-16) will be back in action on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets (8:30 p.m., TNT).