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: Questionable to face Bucks
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Morant (ankle) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Bucks.
The star guard has missed four straight games and has played just twice since Nov. 15. If Morant is cleared for Friday's game, he could be on a minutes limit.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Another absence coming
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Morant is out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to a sprained left ankle.
It'll be a fourth consecutive absence for the star guard, who can be deemed day-to-day prior to Friday's tilt against the Bucks. Cam Spencer is in line for heavy involvement in the depleted Memphis backcourt Tuesday.
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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.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Downgraded to doubtful
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Morant (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
After tweaking his ankle Monday against the Clippers, Morant was initially carrying a questionable tag. It's now looking like the Grizzlies will hold him out, but that's not a huge surprise given his durability concerns. With Morant likely to be sidelined, the Grizzlies will likely lean on Vince Williams, Jaylen Wells and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, as Cam Spencer (personal) is also out.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Iffy for Wednesday
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Morant (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
The star guard tweaked his ankle during the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Clippers, and his status remains uncertain for Wednesday. With Cam Spencer (personal) already ruled out, Vince Williams would likely serve as the de facto point guard if Morant is also unable to play.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Tweaks ankle Monday
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Morant suffered an ankle injury during the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Morant injured his ankle on a drive to the basket and was in obvious pain after the play, per Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. He would check out with 3:40 remaining in the contest and didn't return with the game comfortably in hand. The team intends to re-evaluate the star point guard Tuesday, and the hope is that he managed to avoid a significant injury.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Remaining on restriction Monday
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Morant will be on a minutes limit Monday against the Clippers, Janis Carr Orange County Register reports.
Morant was on a 25-minute restriction in his first game back Friday against the Jazz, and he figures to stick around that mark again Monday as the Grizzlies ease him back into action. He was incredibly effective in a 130-126 loss Monday, racking up 21 points, four rebounds, 10 assists and one block.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Scores 21 points in return
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Morant (calf) had 21 points (7-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and a block across 25 minutes in Friday's 130-126 loss to the Grizzlies.
Morant was limited to 25 minutes in his return from a 10-game absence due to a calf injury, but that was more than enough to show he's fully recovered. He posted a double-double, and while there was some rust in his shooting, he showed glimpses of his talent and elite ability to run the offense. Morant should remain the Grizzlies' go-to option on offense as long as he finds a way to stay healthy.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Upgraded to available
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Morant (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Jazz, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Morant was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Friday, and he'll return from a 10-game absence in this matchup. The return of Morant should translate to fewer minutes for players such as Cam Spencer and Vince Williams.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Probable for Friday
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Morant (calf) is probable for Friday's game against the Jazz, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant has been upgraded from questionable to probable and is expected to return from a 10-game absence. For now, it's unclear if he will face any restrictions in his first game back. With Morant back in the mix, both Cam Spencer and Vince Williams could lose some offensive reps.
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