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Ja Morant injury update for Grizzlies vs. Jazz game: Latest news
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is available for Saturday’s game against the Jazz at FedExForum, coach Taylor Jenkins said pregame.
Morant missed Friday’s win over the Pelicans with an illness. Jenkins said Friday that he hoped Morant and forward Santi Aldama — who also missed Friday’s game with an illness — would be able to return Saturday. Aldama remains listed as out for Saturday’s game.
The Grizzlies had an off day on Thursday, and Jenkins said both players reported cold symptoms overnight before Friday’s game. Aldama left Wednesday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets because of an illness.
Memphis (30-15) has won five straight games, while Utah (10-32) has lost four straight and is in last place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are 12-7 this season when Morant does not play and 18-8 when he’s in the lineup.
Jake LaRavia (back) is listed as doubtful. Vince Williams Jr. (ankle), Cam Spencer (thumb) and Marcus Smart (finger) are also listed as out. Two-way players Yuki Kawamura and Zyon Pullin are with the Memphis Hustle of the G League.
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Ja Morant stats this season
Morant has been in and out of the lineup this season. He’s averaging 21.1 points and 7.7 assists per game.
He had 16 points and 13 assists in Wednesday’s win.
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Unfortunately, Ja Morant will not be able to play in the Grizzlies vs. Jazz game due to a lingering ankle injury. The team announced that Morant will continue to undergo treatment and rehabilitation in order to fully recover. The Grizzlies will have to rely on their other players to step up in Morant’s absence and continue to compete at a high level. We wish Ja Morant a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the court soon. Stay tuned for more updates on his injury status. #JaMorant #Grizzlies #Jazz #NBA #InjuryUpdate
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