The Thunder had been talking about it, putting itself under the microscope long before anyone else.  Since the mid-February All-Star break, its historic defense had taken a mortal dip. The team knew.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is making his return to the lineup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, coach Taylor Jenkins said. The guard missed the past two games while dealing with a right shoulder injury. When Morant was injured, Jenkins had said the absence would be short term.