The Memphis Grizzlies revealed on Monday night that Ja Morant is dealing with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder.
Morant is listed as week to week.
The Grizzlies’ star suffered the injury in the third quarter of Friday’s win against the New Orleans Pelicans. He missed Sunday’s loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was seen on the bench with his shoulder in a sling.
Morant has missed 13 games this season. Memphis (22-11) is 8-5 when he is absent.
A week-to-week timeline feels like the best-case scenario. Morant is averaging 21.2 points and 7.9 assists per game.
Memphis will play three road games this week, starting with Tuesday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns (8 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network).
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
The Memphis Grizzlies have provided an injury update on star point guard Ja Morant, who suffered a knee injury in a recent game. According to team officials, Morant has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain of his left knee and is expected to be out for the next 4-6 weeks.
This news comes as a blow to the Grizzlies, who have been off to a strong start this season with Morant leading the way. The young guard has been averaging 25.5 points, 7.2 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game, showcasing his talent and potential as a future star in the league.
Despite the setback, the Grizzlies remain optimistic about Morant’s recovery and are confident that he will return to the court stronger than ever. In the meantime, the team will look to rally around their other players and continue to compete at a high level in Morant’s absence.
Fans of the Grizzlies will have to wait patiently for Morant’s return, but the team is hopeful that he will be back in action in time for the latter part of the season. In the meantime, they are asking for support and well wishes for Morant as he works towards a full recovery.
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