Few point guards lift their teammates like Morant, a pick-and-roll maestro who is back in business. Plays like this, when he acts as if any of his teammates are physically capable of his own superhuman feats, are often a signal he’s in his comfort zone.

Ja Morant escaped the defense of Jeremiah Fears and then ran out the clock while playfully pointing at him during Grizzlies vs. Pelicans.

The Grizzlies are no strangers to injuries, but that doesn't make things any better.Luckily, the team will have both of its All-Stars in Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, hoping to overcome the lack of depth.

While Victor Wembanyama was dazzling the NBA world on Wednesday night, you might have missed some other developments from the season's first full slate.