Ja Morant Gifts Gear to Young Fan Who Had Signed Ball Stolen

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., on Jan. 11, 2023. Brandon Dill/AP Photo

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—After a young Memphis Grizzlies fan had her prized basketball stolen, Ja Morant jumped in to ease the anguish.

Ellie Hughes, an 11-year-old Grizzlies fan, was trying to get Morant’s attention for an autograph at Monday’s game against San Antonio when two people swiped her special ball.