Ja Morant, Joel Embiid win NBA Players of the Week

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid were named NBA Players of the Week for Week 9 of the 2023-24 season.

Western Conference

Ja Morant | 28.0 ppg | 5.7 rpg | 9.0 apg

The NBA today announced @memgrizz Ja Morant has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com/qyTEukhwEs
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) December 26, 2023

Eastern Conference

Joel Embiid | 40.7 ppg | 12.0 rpg | 6.0 apg

obviously. pic.twitter.com/fH5yWrtw6y
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 26, 2023

Morant guided the Grizzlies to a 3-0 record after his season debut, while Embiid led the 76ers to a 2-1 week.

NBA Players of the Week for Week 9.

West: Ja Morant (@memgrizz)
East: Joel Embiid (@sixers) pic.twitter.com/LNXV4DhaDN
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2023

Past winners for 2023-24

Week 8: Luka Doncic (West), Giannis Antetokounmpo (East)

Week 6: De’ Aaron Fox (West), Julius Randle (East)
Week 5: Devin Booker (West), Paolo Banchero (East)
Week 4: De’ Aaron Fox (West), Jalen Brunson (East)
Week 3: Anthony Edwards (West), Joel Embiid (East)
Week 2: Stephen Curry (West), Jayson Tatum (East)
Week 1: Nikola Jokic (West), Tyrese Maxey (East)