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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Won't play Sunday
Ja Morant (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.Morant will remain on the shelf for a 10th consecutive contest due to a right calf strain. On a more positive note, the star point guard received a doubtful tag for the first time since going down with the calf injury, suggesting he could be nearing a return. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Jazz.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Doubtful for Sunday
Ja Morant (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.While the star point guard is still expected to miss his 10th consecutive game, this marks the first time he has drawn at least a doubtful tag since sustaining the right calf strain. If he's ultimately ruled out, his next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Jazz.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Ruled out vs. Clippers
Ja Morant (calf) won't play in Friday's game against the Clippers.Head coach Tuomas Iisalo revealed Thursday that Morant (calf) is now being evaluated on a day-to-day basis, so the star guard's status is worth noting. His next chance to return from a calf strain arrives Sunday against Portland. Until the Memphis Grizzlies clear Morant for game action, Vince Williams remains worth holding in the majority of fantasy settings.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Considered day-to-day
Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said Thursday that Ja Morant (calf) is now considered day-to-day, Michael Wallace of the Memphis Grizzlies' official site reports.Morant participated in parts of Thursday's progress and appears to be trending in the right direction. Memphis' next game is on Dec. 5 against the Clippers, but a return for that one may still be wishful thinking until he goes through a full practice. Based on previous reporting, the most likely outcome is a return Dec. 12 against the Jazz.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: To be re-evaluated this week
Ja Morant (calf) is set to be re-evaluated after Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Michael Wallace of the Memphis Grizzlies' official site reports.Morant hasn't played since Nov. 15 due to a Grade 1 right calf strain and can be considered week-to-week until the Grizzlies provide an update on his timeline for a return. Until the star point guard is cleared to play, Cam Spencer, Vince Williams and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are candidates for increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Out at least two weeks
Ja Morant will miss at least two weeks with a right calf strain, the Memphis Grizzlies announced Monday.Morant left Saturday's game against the Cavaliers early with what was described as soreness at the time, but further evaluation revealed a strain. Memphis' depth at point guard is nonexistent due to injuries, so the team will rely on players such as Jaylen Wells, Cam Spencer and Vince Williams to pick up the slack. The Grizzlies also recently signed guard Jahmai Mashack to a two-way contract. Based on this update from Memphis, Morant is likely to miss the rest of November at a minimum.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Won't return vs. Cleveland
Ja Morant won't return to Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to right calf soreness.Morant exited to the locker room in the first quarter due to a calf issue, and the star point guard will be sidelined for the remainder of Saturday's contest. Morant's absence means Cam Spencer, Cedric Coward and Vince Williams are likely to see increased minutes the rest of the way.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Exits to locker room Saturday
Ja Morant (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.Morant checked out of the game with 6:01 remaining in the opening quarter, and it's unclear why he headed back to the locker room. If the star point guard is unable to return, Cam Spencer and Vince Williams are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not listed on injury report
Ja Morant (ankle) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game in Cleveland.Morant sat out the second leg of a back-to-back Wednesday after tweaking his ankle during Tuesday's game, but he'll be back in action Saturday night. Vince Williams will likely head back to the second unit with Morant active, and Cam Spencer's minutes will dip.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Won't play Wednesday
Ja Morant (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.Morant tweaked his left ankle during Tuesday's match and will now miss Wednesday's game in Boston. Cam Spencer started the last time Morant was out, so he may be getting the call again Wednesday evening. Expect a larger workload on offense for Jaren Jackson, Cedric Coward and possibly Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.