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• Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Upgraded to doubtful

  6H ago • By RotoWire

  Morant (hip) has been upgraded to doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against the Bulls. Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that imaging on Morant's right hip turned out "really good," and while he hasn't been cleared to return to action, the upgrade to a doubtful tag represents a step in the right direction. Morant's chances of returning to action Saturday aren't high, however, but this upgrade in status does show that the star floor general is trending in the right direction. Scotty Pippen should continue to play at point guard while Morant remains sidelined.

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• Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Encouraging results from imaging

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that imaging on Morant's right hip turned out "really good," but the point guard is still considered week-to-week, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. While Morant has already missed Memphis' last five games due to posterior hip subluxation and Grade 1 pelvic strains, imaging done Monday seems to confirm that no further damage has been done. With Morant potentially out until at least early December, Scotty Pippen should continue to operate as the Grizzlies' primary point guard, while Luke Kennard will also benefit from more ball-handling opportunities.

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• Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Remains week-to-week

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday that Morant (hip) remains week-to-week and will undergo more imaging Monday, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. Morant will miss a fifth straight game Sunday night, and he doesn't appear close to making a return. The fact the medical team is still trying to figure out the extent of the injury is a bit worrisome, but Jenkins didn't sound concerned. Marcus Smart (illness) and Desmond Bane have recently returned to action following lengthy injury absences, but Jaylen Wells and Scotty Pippen continue to start in Memphis' backcourt.

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• Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Considered week-to-week

  13D ago • By RotoWire

  Morant (hip) is considered week-to-week and doesn't have a specific timetable for his return, the team announced Saturday. Morant was initially diagnosed with extreme right hip flexion, but further imaging later revealed a posterior hip subluxation (without dislocation) and multiple associated Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains. The Grizzlies won't take any risks with the health of their star point guard and will give him all the time he needs to recover and get back to 100 percent. Expect Scotty Pippen, who posted a triple-double in the win over the Wizards on Friday, to continue starting at the point while Morant is sidelined.

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• Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Will not play Friday vs. Wizards

  15D ago • By RotoWire

  Morant is out for Friday's game against the Wizards due to right hip soreness. Morant exited Wednesday's win over the Lakers in the third quarter and didn't return. It seems the Grizzlies will be extremely cautious with their star point guard, given his recent injury history. The absence of Morant means Scotty Pippen could get the start at point guard, especially since Marcus Smart (finger) and Desmond Bane (oblique) are ruled out for Friday's game as well. Morant's next chance to play will come against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.

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