Hope has arrived for the Grizzlies in the form of Ja Morant — and not a moment too soon.
The two-time All-Star will make his return on Tuesday after serving a 25-game suspension, which was handed down after the NBA investigated multiple videos posted on social media featuring Morant brandishing guns. Memphis has struggled without its top player, stumbling through the first quarter of the season and sinking toward the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
"There's definitely some guilt in that, obviously, I'm not on the floor," Morant said ahead of his debut. "I take full responsibility for that, even though I'm not out on the floor. The decisions I made didn't allow me to be out there to go to battle with my teammates."
Morant and his teammates will attempt to launch a fast turnaround when they meet Zion Williamson and the Pelicans in New Orleans. Can Memphis get back on track?
Here is everything you need to know about Grizzlies vs. Pelicans, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Grizzlies vs. Pelicans on?
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 19
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans start time
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 19
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
Grizzlies schedule 2023-24
Here are Memphis' next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 19 | at Pelicans | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Dec. 21 | vs. Pacers | 8 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 23 | at Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 26 | at Pelicans | 8 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 28 | at Nuggets | 9 p.m. | — |
Pelicans schedule 2023-24
Here are New Orleans' next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 19 | vs. Grizzlies | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Dec. 21 | at Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 23 | vs. Rockets | 7 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 26 | vs. Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 28 | vs. Jazz | 8 p.m. | — |
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