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: 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: Questionable Saturday
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Morant (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Morant has been in and out of the lineup for the Grizzlies all season, and now he could end up missing Saturday's game against San Antonio due to soreness in his right shoulder. If the superstar guard can't play against the Spurs, Memphis could turn to Luke Kennard (back), if he's cleared to play, and Scotty Pippen to pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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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.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Team-high 23 points vs. Magic
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Morant tallied 23 points (10-24 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 105-104 win over Orlando.
Morant saw his shooting struggles from beyond the arc continue Friday when he missed all but one of his seven three-point attempts, but he did manage to lead the Grizzlies in scoring in Friday's win. The big thing for Morant was that he was able to play both games in the Grizzlies' back-to-back set, which indicates that he has progressed in his recovery from a knee injury from before the All-Star break. Morant has averaged 20.6 points, 5.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds over 31.7 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Struggles in return
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Morant (knee) posted 12 points (4-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and six assists across 30 minutes in Thursday's 127-113 loss to Indiana.
Morant was back in action for the Grizzlies' first game coming out of the All-Star break after he was sidelined for the team's 128-114 loss to the Clippers on Feb. 12 due to right knee soreness. Though the point guard wasn't operating with any restrictions, an awful shooting night led to a disappointing stat line. The Grizzlies will wrap up a back-to-back set Friday in Orlando, and Morant could be a candidate to sit out that contest to receive more maintenance for his knee.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Good to go Thursday
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Morant (knee) will be available for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant missed the final game before the All-Star break due to knee soreness, as the Grizzlies opted to be cautious in order to give him some extended rest. There's no word of any restrictions heading into Thursday's game.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Ruled out against LAC
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Morant (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Morant will not get back on the basketball floor for the Grizzlies until after the NBA All-Star break. The superstar guard won't play Wednesday in Los Angeles, which paves the way for more time for Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen in the backcourt for Memphis.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Questionable with knee soreness
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Morant (knee) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
After helping lead the Grizzlies to a win Tuesday over the Suns with 26 points, seven rebounds, six assists and one steal, Morant could be on the shelf Wednesday for Memphis against the Clippers. The superstar guard is dealing with left knee soreness. If unable to play against Los Angeles, the Grizzlies could turn to Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen to shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Scores 25 points in return
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Morant closed with 25 points (9-18 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 128-109 win over the Spurs.
Morant returned after a two-game absence as a result of an ongoing shoulder injury, scoring 25 points. It's been a very stop-start season for Morant, with his longest stretch of consecutive games currently sitting at five. When healthy, his production has also been somewhat underwhelming, as he is averaging 20.5 points, 7.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 28.5 minutes per game. The Grizzlies continue to win basketball games with or without Morant, so there is a chance they will continue to manage him with a goal of having him healthy for the playoffs.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Will return Monday
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Morant (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Morant will return from a two-game absence Monday due to right shoulder soreness. The superstar has appeared in five of the Grizzlies' last nine outings, during which he has averaged 15.4 points, 8.2 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 29.2 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Could return Monday
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Morant (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Spurs.
Right shoulder soreness has forced the Grizzlies' point guard to miss the past two games, but he could return Monday. Either way, Desmond Bane (ankle) will not play, so Memphis will be shorthanded in the backcourt. Players like Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen should continue seeing increased roles as a result.
