Ja Morant Does Not Have Timetable For Return
3 years agoMemphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) will be sidelined for an undetermined period of time at this stage after sustaining a sprained left knee in Friday's contest. Head coach Taylor Jenkins confirmed Saturday that Morant would return again this season, but he will officially miss his first game of the year Sunday vs. Sacramento. Tyus Jones and De'Anthony Melton both stand to see increased PG duties without Morant in the mix, with Jones presenting a sound short-term stream option while Memphis reconfigures its rotation. Having averaged 24.1 points, 6.8 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals across his first 19 contests, Morant was marching toward his first All-Star appearance, an honor that may have to wait depending on his timetable. Check back for relevant updates as they become available.
Source: Drew Hill
Source: Drew Hill
Ja Morant Won't Play Monday
4 days agoMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Morant sat out on Saturday due to a shoulder issue, so it appears he is over that problem. Now, Morant will miss Monday's contest due to left hamstring tightness. When healthy, Morant is a stud as seen by his 44-point performance on Friday. Sadly, it hasn't been easy keeping it on the court lately considering this is his fourth absence this month. The absence of Morant should mean that Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) should have larger roles in the rotation. Both are worth a look as streaming options, but Pippen is the better of the two, assuming he's cleared to play.
Source: Grizzlies PR
Source: Grizzlies PR
Ja Morant Ruled Out On Saturday Night
5 days agoMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) won't play on Saturday against Miami. He's listed on the injury report because of shoulder soreness. However, with the Heat struggling, it's an ideal time for Morant to get the night off, especially after going for 44 points in 35 minutes on Friday versus the Cavaliers. Without him, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely handle things at the one, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane in line for a bump in scoring opportunities.
Source: Chris Herrington
Source: Chris Herrington
Ja Morant Questionable On Saturday Night
5 days agoMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the visiting Heat. He logged 35 minutes in Friday's 133-124 loss to the Cavs, exploding for 44 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. However, the Grizzlies need to keep Morant healthy for the postseason, meaning there's a good chance he'll sit out on Saturday. If that's the case, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely handle things at the one, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane in line to lead the team in scoring.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ja Morant Will Play Against Oklahoma City
2 weeks agoMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) will be available to return after a two-game absence on Wednesday night for his team's big matchup with the Thunder. His return will help lessen the workload of Desmond Bane, but both guards will likely have to carry plenty of offense with Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) and Santi Aldama (calf) out. Morant has a 33.1% usage rate with JJJ off the floor this season, so he should be in for a busy night if his shoulder is up for it. Since this game has the highest point total of any game this season, there will be plenty of points available in what should be an up-tempo matchup against the Thunder. If you can get Morant into your lineup for Wednesday, he brings a very high ceiling, as usual.
Source: Damichael Cole
Source: Damichael Cole
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