Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant did not practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury and is a game-time decision for the team's Play-In Tournament game on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, interim head coach Tomas Iisalo told reporters.

Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant receives a show of support from his Alma mater before Tuesday night's showdown with the Warriors

The Grizzlies puzzled fans around the league when they fired head coach Taylor Jenkins after six seasons with just under two weeks left in the regular season. Ja Morant is no stranger to suffering backlash. Whether it's been his Instagram Live videos or the gestures toward opposing teams' bench area, it's nothing new for Morant.