Morant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Utah.
Morant will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to left hamstring soreness. His next chance to play will come Thursday against the Thunder. Luke Kennard will likely continue to draw the start at point guard due to Morant being sidelined, with Scotty Pippen expected to receive a bump in minutes off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Another absence coming
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Morant (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Morant will miss a fourth straight game due to a left hamstring problem, and the star floor general doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. Luke Kennard is expected to remain in the starting lineup, whereas Morant's next chance to play will come against the Jazz on Tuesday.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Still out against Portland
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Morant (hamstring) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Morant will miss his third straight contest Wednesday due to a sore left hamstring. With Scotty Pippen (wrist) deemed questionable against Portland, Luke Kennard could draw another start.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not playing Monday
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Morant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Morant didn't play in Saturday's win over the Heat due to right shoulder soreness. He appears to be past that particular issue, but he's now working through left hamstring soreness that is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Monday's contest. Luke Kennard got the start for Morant on Saturday and will likely remain in the Grizzlies' starting five for Monday's bout. Morant's next chance to see the floor is Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Ruled out Saturday
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Morant (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Heat, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Morant was expected to be a game-time call for Saturday's contest, and the star floor general will end up missing this second leg of this back-to-back set. This means Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen are likely to see an uptick in backcourt minutes, with one of those getting the start over Morant as well.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Game-time call for Saturday
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Morant (shoulder) will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Morant is dealing with right shoulder soreness, and while no decision has been made on the status of the star floor general, it wouldn't be surprising if he sits out this contest. If Morant ends up being ruled out, then Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen would be candidates to receive increased playing time in the backcourt.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Iffy against Miami
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Morant is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Heat due to right shoulder soreness.
Morant is in danger of missing the second leg of Memphis' back-to-back Saturday due to a right shoulder injury. If the star guard is forced to sit out against Miami, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Explodes for 44 points in loss
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Morant ended with 44 points (17-22 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 133-124 loss to the Cavaliers.
Morant was one of the top fantasy performers in Friday's slate with an impressive stat line, but his efforts weren't enough against one of the hottest teams in the NBA. The star floor general finished just two boards and three assists away from recording a triple-double, an achievement he's notched only once this season. Morant has been battling injuries throughout the campaign, but he's been healthy of late and has missed only two games since the end of the All-Star break. Since that date onward, the star floor general is averaging 27.1 points, 7.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game across 11 outings.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Nails four triples in win
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Morant had 28 points (8-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-11 FT), one rebound, seven assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 122-115 victory over the Jazz.
Morant has now made at least four three-pointers three times this season, last doing so on Feb. 3. However, the star guard is converting just 29.1 percent of his 5.3 three-point attempts per contest. However, Morant is still producing at a high level, averaging 28.8 points, 7.8 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 33.8 minutes across his last five outings.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Impressive double-double
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Morant had 29 points (9-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 120-118 win over the Suns.
Morant has been excellent in recent games and has reached the 29-point mark in his last three, averaging 8.7 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game in that span. The lack of availability has been an issue with Morant all season, but he's missed just one game since the end of the All-Star break. During that nine-game stretch, the star floor general has averaged 25.1 points, 7.6 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals per contest.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Scores 32, posts well-rounded line
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Morant chipped in 32 points (11-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-11 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 107-104 win over the Pelicans.
Desmond Bane stole the show Sunday after ending just one rebound and two assists away from a triple-double, but Morant posted an impressive stat line in his own right and led Memphis in the scoring column. The star floor general has been decimated by injuries all season long, but he's been playing consistently in recent weeks, and his numbers are on the rise. He's scored 21 or more points in seven games in a row, including putting up 25 or more points in four of his last five.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Surpasses 30-point mark
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Morant racked up 31 points (13-29 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 122-111 victory over the Mavericks.
Morant surpassed the 30-point mark for the first time since Dec. 7, and the star floor general delivered a solid all-around effort since he also finished two dimes away from a double-double. Desmond Bane stole the show with his fully loaded stat line, but Morant was also outstanding and stepped up every time the Grizzlies needed him on the offensive end of the court. The lack of availability in recent weeks has been an issue for Morant, who has missed three of the Grizzlies' last 10 games, but he's been excellent when on the court. Over that seven-game stretch, the star floor general averaged 23.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 0.9 steals per game.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Scores 24 points in return
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Morant recorded 24 points (8-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 120-103 loss to the Thunder.
Morant returned from a two-game absence, and it seemed he didn't miss a beat while recording at least 20 points for a fifth straight contest. The star floor general has logged six appearances since the All-Star break, tallying 22.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 0.8 steals per contest.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Available vs. Oklahoma City
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Morant (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant will return to the floor for Memphis on Wednesday after missing the last two games with shoulder soreness. The superstar guard is averaging 20.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 43.3 percent from the floor and 28.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Questionable against Oklahoma City
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Morant (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Morant has missed the Grizzlies' last two games and is in danger of missing a third with shoulder soreness. The superstar guard has been in and out of the lineup all season, with Scotty Pippen (toe) and Luke Kennard needing to pick up the slack when the face of the franchise can't play, which could be the case Wednesday against the Thunder.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Downgraded to out
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Morant (shoulder) won't play Monday night against the Hawks.
Morant will miss his second straight matchup while dealing with a right shoulder issue. This is expected to be a short-term injury for the star point guard. Scotty Pippen drew the start in Morant's place Saturday and should have a good chance to do the same Monday.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Trending in wrong direction Monday
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Head coach Taylor Jenkins said that Morant (shoulder), who is listed as questionable, is trending toward being out for Monday's game against Atlanta, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Morant is trending toward missing his second consecutive contest due to right shoulder soreness. If the superstar point guard remains on the shelf Monday, Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard are candidates for an uptick in playing time. On the bright side, Jenkins relayed that the lingering soreness is just a short-term setback and likely won't affect Morant deeper into the season, per Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Questionable for Monday
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Morant (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Morant missed Saturday's game due to right shoulder pain, which now has his status for Monday in the air. If he is unable to play, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen could be in line for increased minutes.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not playing Saturday
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Morant (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Morant landed on the injury report after logging 31 minutes Friday against the Knicks, posting 25 points, four rebounds and seven assists. This absence will end a streak of five straight starts for Morant, who averaged 22.0 points, 7.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game in that span. His next chance to play will come against the Hawks on Monday.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Leads team in loss
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Morant chipped in 25 points (9-22 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 114-113 loss to the Knicks.
Morant recorded a game-high 25 points, marking his fourth consecutive contest with at least 20 points. However, the star point guard struggled with efficiency once again. Over his last four outings, he has shot only 38.1 percent from the field and 13.8 percent from downtown. The sixth-year pro has averaged 24.5 points, 7.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 33.8 minutes per game over that four-game span.
