Morant (calf) won't play Thursday against Orlando.
Morant, who has been subject of trade rumors over the past week, will miss his straight game Thursday while he continues to tend to a right calf contusion. The point guard has seems to be nearing a return to the court, however, as head coach Tuomas Iisalo said that Morant practiced Tuesday, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. With Morant having made the trip with the Grizzlies to Europe, he could be an option to return to action in the team's rematch with the Magic on Sunday in London.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Ruled out for Sunday
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Morant (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Morant will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a right calf contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Magic. With the Murray State product sidelined, Cam Spencer will likely remain in the starting five, while Vince Williams could see increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Could be moved ahead of deadline
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The Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially move Morant (calf) ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Rumors of a potential Morant trade have been percolating for a while, and his history of injuries and off-court missteps coupled with Memphis' poor start to the season have all increased the likelihood of the point guard being moved. Charania notes that multiple teams are already pursuing Morant in trade talks, and the Grizzlies are said to be prioritizing draft picks and young players in return. Morant is under contract through the 2027-28 season, however, and the Grizzlies are open to keeping him if the right deal doesn't surface. Morant will miss his fourth straight game Friday against the Thunder due to a right calf contusion, but it's unclear if the Grizzlies will opt to hold him out for an extended period even if trade talks intensify.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Out for Friday
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Morant (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Thunder.
Friday will mark Morant's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not a great sign that he's getting ruled out 24 hours in advance of tip-off. He should be considered questionable at best for Sunday's matchup with the Nets.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not playing Wednesday
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Morant (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Morant is set to miss a third consecutive game while recovering from a right calf contusion, and his next opportunity to play is Friday against the Thunder. With Morant and Cedric Coward (ankle) both sidelined, Cam Spencer and GG Jackson will likely remain in the Grizzlies' starting lineup alongside Jaylen Wells, Jaren Jackson and Jock Landale.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Questionable for Wednesday
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Morant (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Phoenix.
With Wednesday's game coming as the second leg of a back-to-back, the Grizzlies won't host a shootaround, so Morant will essentially be a game-time call. If he's forced to sit out his third consecutive game, Cam Spencer, Vince Williams and Javon Small will help pick up the slack.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Out Tuesday
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Morant (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Morant will miss his second straight game due to a right calf contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Suns. With the star point guard sidelined, Cam Spencer and Vince Williams are candidates for increased roles, while Javon Small could remain in the rotation.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Morant (calf) has been downgraded to doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant was initially listed as questionable, but it sounds like the Grizzlies will err on the side of caution for the second straight game. Vince Williams (knee), however, has been upgraded to probable and is likely to see more reps on the ball with this news.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Game-time decision for Tuesday
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Morant (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.
Morant was held out of Sunday's clash with the Lakers after being listed on the injury report with a bruised right calf, and he's now in danger of missing a second straight game. Additional clarification on his availability for Tuesday should come as tipoff nears.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Won't play Sunday
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Morant (calf) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Morant popped up on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game due to a bruised right calf. The issue will prevent him from facing the Lakers. His absence will mean more opportunities for Cam Spencer, while Jaylen Wells and Cedric Coward could be tasked with more playmaking duties. Morant's next chance to play will come Tuesday against San Antonio.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Questionable for Sunday
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Morant is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers with a right calf contusion.
This is a new issue for Morant, but the questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day. In his most recent outing against the Lakers on Friday, Morant had 16 points, 11 assists, three rebounds and two steals in 31 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Double-doubles against Lakers
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Morant finished with 16 points (7-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 128-121 loss to the Lakers.
Morant's double-double Friday was his sixth of the season and second in four games since returning after Christmas from an ankle sprain. During that span, Morant is averaging 23.5 points, 7.8 assists, 2.3 boards and 1.3 steals while shooting 55.2 percent from the floor.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Pours in 40 points in loss
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Morant tallied 40 points (16-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals over 34 minutes during the Grizzlies' 139-136 overtime loss to the 76ers on Tuesday.
Morant entered Tuesday's contest having dished out 17 assists over his last two outings, but he was a far more aggressive scorer against Philadelphia. He put the Grizzlies on his back with 18 points in the fourth quarter, and his six points in overtime brought him to the 40-point mark for the first time this season and 10th time in his NBA career. Morant played 34 minutes and appears to be past a left ankle sprain that caused him to miss four straight games recently. He'll have two days to rest before the Grizzlies' next game Friday against the Lakers.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Tallies 21 points vs. Washington
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Morant registered 21 points (8-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and seven assists during Memphis' 116-112 loss to Washington on Sunday.
Morant tied Cam Spencer for the most assists for the Grizzlies on Sunday, and the former finished as the team's second-leading scorer behind Jaren Jackson (26 points). Morant's playing time was below 30 minutes for a second consecutive game as he continues to work his way back from calf and ankle injuries that have caused him to miss 14 of 18 games since Nov. 18.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Posts double-double in return
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Morant recorded 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 125-104 victory over the Bucks.
Morant was cleared to play closer to tipoff, and as head coach Tuomas Iisalo announced before the game, his minutes were monitored, as he logged only 25. Fortunately for the Grizzlies, the team secured an easy 19-point win, and fantasy managers who continue to trust Morant should be happy as well as he recorded a double-double despite the playing time restriction. It's unclear if Morant will have a minutes restriction going forward, but it'll be difficult to keep him on the bench for too long if he plays like he did Friday. This was his fifth double-double on the campaign.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Available Friday
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Morant (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Morant will shed his questionable tag and return from a four-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. However, the star point guard has appeared in just two games since Nov. 18, so he's expected to operate under a minutes restriction. Over 14 regular-season appearances thus far, the 26-year-old has averaged 17.7 points, 7.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: On track to play Friday
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Head coach Tuomas Iisalo said Morant is "looking good" and appears on track to play against the Bucks on Friday, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.
Morant is listed as questionable due to a sprained left ankle but is seemingly trending in the right direction following a four-game absence. The star point guard has appeared in just two games since Nov. 18 and is likely to face restrictions if he's cleared to suit up. Over 14 regular-season appearances thus far, the 26-year-old has averaged 17.7 points, 7.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per contest. He has shot just 35.7 percent from the field and a lackluster 19.4 percent from beyond the arc on the campaign.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Out again Monday
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Morant (ankle) won't play Monday against the Thunder.
Morant will be sidelined for a third straight game. For now, he can be considered highly questionable for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, as he's yet to return to practice for Memphis. Cam Spencer should continue to start at point guard in Morant's absence.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not playing Saturday
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Morant (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Morant is one of nine Memphis players who have been ruled out for Saturday's game against Washington. The seventh-year point guard is working through a sprained left ankle, and he'll look to be available for Monday's game against the Thunder. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cam Spencer are the top candidates to enter the Grizzlies' starting lineup in Morant's absence.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Morant (ankle) won't play Wednesday in Minnesota, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Morant will return to the sidelines Wednesday after tweaking his ankle during Monday's win over the Clippers, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's game versus the Wizards. Cam Spencer (personal) will be joining Morant on the inactive list Wednesday evening, so Vince Williams is likely looking at big minutes and a starting role.
