Ja Morant Will Miss At Least The Next Four Games
Ja Morant (personal) will remain away from the team for at least the next four games. There was originally no timetable for Morant's return so this at least gives a short timeframe of Morant's absence. Tyus Jones will continue to start and is a must-roster player while Morant is sidelined. Based on this timeline, the next chance Morant will have to play will be March 17th against the San Antonio Spurs.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski
Memphis Grizzlies guard Source: Adrian Wojnarowski
Ja Morant Cleared To Play Friday
Ja Morant (ankle) will play in Friday's elimination game against the Dallas Mavericks. Morant is dealing with a "severe" ankle sprain and received an injection in his ankle on Thursday. He was originally listed as questionable for Friday's game before the team upgraded his status to available. Morant's presence in the lineup is a major boost for Memphis, but it remains to be seen how effectively he can play through his ankle injury.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies PR
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Source: Memphis Grizzlies PR
Ja Morant Listed As Questionable For Friday
Ja Morant (ankle) has been officially listed as questionable for Friday's play-in game against the Dallas Mavericks. Morant's status is iffy after he hurt his right ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. Following the game, the Grizzlies superstar said that he will play in Friday's do-or-die contest, but he missed Thursday's practice, and the team considers him a game-time decision. Losing Morant would be a significant blow to Memphis' hopes of winning and making the playoffs. His absence is set to elevate the fantasy value of Scotty Pippen Jr.. Vince Williams Jr. and Luke Kennard might also benefit, depending on who fills Morant's spot in the first unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Ja Morant Says He'll Play On Friday Night
Ja Morant (ankle) says he'll suit up for Friday's Play-In game against the Kings or Mavericks. He tweaked his ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. Still, Morant finished with 22 points in 35 minutes. DFS managers will likely see the 24-year-old pop up on the Injury report heading into Friday's contest. If Morant suffers a setback and gets ruled out, Scotty Pippen Jr., who averaged 14.2 points, 5.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 21 starts during the regular season, will likely take over at the one.
Source: Drew Hills
Memphis Grizzlies guard Source: Drew Hills
Ja Morant Back In Action Tuesday
Ja Morant (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's play-in clash against the Golden State Warriors. Morant did not play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dallas Mavericks due to a shoulder issue. The Grizzlies superstar was on fire during the final stretch of the regular season and will be expected to carry that form into Tuesday's high-stakes game. This month, Morant has averaged 30.2 points and 5.8 assists with over 41 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Source: NBA Injury Report
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