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Injuries have unfortunately helped define Ja Morant’s start to his NBA career.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile the 6-foot-2 Memphis Grizzlies superstar is as dynamic as they come, regardless of position, he continues to experience the injury bug in the big leagues.
Morant’s latest injury will force him to miss the Grizzlies’ Sunday night duel vs. the Sacramento Kings.
Why Ja Morant isn’t playing for the Grizzlies tonight vs. the Kings with injury news.
Morant is currently nursing a calf strain that has already caused him to miss six games.
However, a recent injury update on Morant’s status indicates the Murray State product could soon return to action.
“Iisalo confirmed Ja Morant (calf strain) will be reevaluated next week when team returns from four-game trip,” Grind City Media’s Michael Wallace reported Friday.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“Caught some of Ja’s light on-court work during open media session of Shootaround this morning (before game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers). Ja has been sidelined since Nov. 15 loss at Cleveland (Cavaliers).”
While the Grizzlies’ ceiling will be relatively low moving forward, whether or not Morant is in the lineup, the former lottery pick will always give the franchise an opportunity to contend for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
The electric video game-like athlete and smooth-moving ball-handler is averaging 17.9 points, 7.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game with the Grizzlies this season in 12 outings.
Expect Morant to eventually reclaim his spot in Memphis’ starting lineup and do his part to help the 8-12 Grizzlies flip the script.
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