Morant (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Morant was tagged as doubtful when the team first released the injury report ahead of Saturday's clash, so this update was expected. Marcus Smart (shoulder) and Scotty Pippen should be in line for more opportunities at point guard in Morant's place.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Morant (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.
Morant left Thursday's game versus the Warriors earlier due to lower back soreness and is now expected to miss Saturday's contest. With Marcus Smart (shoulder) questionable, Scotty Pippen should be in store for increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Leaves early with sore back
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Morant exited Thursday's game against the Warriors with 9:09 remaining in the third quarter due to back soreness and didn't return. He finished with nine points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 17 minutes.
Morant suffered the injury when he fell hard to the floor on a layup attempt. The Warriors' Kevon Looney was initially charged with a foul on the play in question, but the foul was overturned after an official review, and Morant headed to the bench. The Grizzlies labeled Morant as questionable to return, but with Memphis having built a 50-point lead by the end of the third quarter, the point guard was never expected to check back into the contest. The severity of his injury isn't known, but he can be viewed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks until the Grizzlies provide another update on his condition.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Good to go Thursday
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Morant (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant will suit up Thursday after receiving a questionable tag due to lower back soreness. Over his last five outings, the superstar has averaged 23.8 points, 7.2 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals while shooting 38.7 percent from deep across 31.2 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Dealing with back soreness
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Morant is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to low back soreness.
Morant missed eight games in November due to a hip injury and has also experienced back and knee problems in recent weeks, so this shouldn't come as a surprise. His absence would be a huge blow for the Grizzlies, however, as the star floor general has averaged 23.8 points, 7.2 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game over his last five appearances. If Morant can't go Thursday, expect Scotty Pippen to take his place in the lineup.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Stuffs stat sheet Sunday
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Morant registered 20 points (6-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 loss to the Lakers.
On the surface, Morant had a strong performance Monday and delivered another impressive stat line. However, he had major struggles when dealing with Max Christie as his primary defender. Morant finished with more field-goal attempts than points scored, and he also committed a season-high seven turnovers. Fantasy managers will surely live with that lack of efficiency, though, as long as he continues to light up the stat sheet regularly.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Comes close to triple-double
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Morant finished with 28 points (10-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 135-119 victory over the Nets.
Morant returned to the starting lineup after a one-game absence and did it with an eye-popping performance, carrying the Grizzlies to victory with an outstanding effort on both ends of the court. Morant finished just three rebounds away from recording what would've been his second triple-double of the season. Morant has been on a tear of late, surpassing the 25-point mark in four of his last six contests and averaging 24.2 points, 7.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game in that stretch.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Set to return Friday
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Morant (back) is off the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Nets.
Morant is slated for a return to game action after missing Sunday's win over the Wizards due to back soreness. In his last five outings, the superstar has averaged 23.4 points, 7.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 29.8 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Ruled out Sunday
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Morant (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
The superstar will miss Sunday's game due to back soreness, though he'll have until Friday's matchup against the Nets to shake off the injury. Morant will join Desmond Bane (toe) on the sideline, meaning the Grizzlies will likely take an extended look at Scotty Pippen, John Konchar and Jaylen Wells.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Iffy Sunday
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Morant is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards due to back soreness.
Morant is questionable for the second leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set Sunday. The superstar has appeared in each of the club's last five outings, during which he averaged 23.4 points, 7.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 29.8 minutes per game. If Morant is sidelined, Scotty Pippen and Marcus Smart are candidates for an increased role.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Leads team with 32 points
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Morant notched 32 points (11-20 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 127-121 victory over Boston.
Morant looked solid in his sixth game back from injury. His scoring explosiveness and ball distribution skills were both on point during Saturday's win, further insuring his viability as a top fantasy option moving forward. Although he may take a seat occasionally for injury management over the next couple of weeks, Morant is an elite fantasy guard and a must-start in all formats.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Ejected Thursday
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Morant was ejected from Thursday's game against the Kings after picking up two technical fouls, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
The Grizzlies will have to close the game out without the star floor general, who received his second technical foul when he reacted following a foul call and appeared to direct his emotions toward the referee. Morant ends the game with eight points (2-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and a block across 28 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Scores team-high 27 points
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Morant ended with 27 points (10-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 120-109 win over the Pelicans.
Morant returned from a one-game absence, leading the Grizzlies with 27 points. Despite the injury-related absences, Morant has been able to put his best foot forward when healthy, having scored at least 20 points in all but two games thus far. He is also averaging a career-high 9.1 assists, an element of his game that could certainly boost his overall appeal. Moving forward, the hope is simply that he can remain healthy as the Grizzlies look to atone for last season.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Gets green light Friday
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Morant (knee) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Morant sustained a left knee bone bruise during his return to game action in Monday's win over Portland, though he'll return Friday after missing Wednesday's win over Detroit. The superstar had missed eight games prior to Monday due to a right hip subluxation and pelvic muscle strains, but he will play through the knee injury. Morant will likely remain under a minutes restriction, which could open up additional playing time for Scotty Pippen and Jaylen Wells.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Probable for Friday
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Morant (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
The probable tag suggests Morant should be able to return Friday following his absence from Wednesday's game against the Pistons. Morant recently missed eight games due to a hip injury, and the Grizzlies need him to be healthy to reach their full potential. The star point guard is averaging 20.8 points, 9.3 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game this season. If he's available to play Friday, Scotty Pippen would probably move back to the bench.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Won't suit up Wednesday
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Morant has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pistons due to a left knee contusion.
Morant presumably suffered the injury in his return to game action during Monday's win over Portland, during which he logged 22 points (6-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 11 assists, two rebounds and one block across 23 minutes. The superstar just returned from an eight-game absence due to a hip injury, though the knee issue likely won't keep him out much longer. Morant's playing time will likely continue to be monitored closely when he returns, and his next chance to play will come Friday against the Pelicans.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Shines in limited run Monday
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Morant (hip/pelvis) logged 22 points (6-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 11 assists, two rebounds and one block across 23 minutes during Monday's 123-98 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Morant dominated during his return to game action, after he had missed the Grizzlies' last eight games due to a right hip subluxation and pelvic muscle strains. Despite having his playing time monitored carefully, Morant reached double figures in the assist column and reached the 20-point mark for the sixth time in nine appearances on the season. Morant's playing time will likely remain somewhat suppressed over the next few games while he gets eased back in from the injury, but he proved Monday that he doesn't need 30-plus minutes to make a big impact.
Morant (hip) will play in Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Morant will suit up for the first time since Nov. 6, and while he'll likely replace Scotty Pippen in the starting lineup, the superstar point guard is expected to face some restrictions in his return to game action. Before the injury, Morant was off to a strong start, averaging 20.7 points, 9.7 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 28.4 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Present at shootaround
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Morant (hip) was present at Monday's morning shootaround, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appealreports.
Morant remains questionable for Monday's game against Portland, but it appears that there is a good chance he's able to return from an eight-game absence. If Morant gets the green light, Scotty Pippen could lose a lot of steam as a streamer.
