Ja Morant’s Injury Update and Memphis Grizzlies’ Performance Amid Player Setbacks

Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies‘ standout player, has been sidelined since November 6th due to a right hip subluxation and pelvic muscle strains. He last played in a match against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Grizzlies have recently updated Morant’s injury status, listing him as doubtful for the upcoming game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. This upgrade, made in advance of the match, is viewed as a positive indication of his possible return to the court. Morant has averaged 20.6 points, 9.1 assists, and 5.0 rebounds on a 45/26/83 shooting split over eight games this season.

During Morant’s absence, the Grizzlies have maintained a record of 3-4. Despite this setback, the team’s overall season record stands at 9-7, placing them eighth in the Western Conference standings. The Grizzlies find themselves 3.5 games behind the top seed and just half a game from falling out of playoff contention. Their upcoming match against the Bulls is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST on Saturday. The Chicago Bulls have won their last encounter this season and hold a current four-game winning streak over Memphis.

In a separate game news, center Zach Edey will not return to Sunday’s match against the Denver Nuggets due to a left ankle injury. Edey was assisted off the court in the third quarter and required help to reach the locker room, marking his second exit from the game. Initially, Edey had injured his ankle while trying to catch a pass from teammate Luke Kennard and jockeying with a Nuggets defender midway through the second quarter. Despite his promising start, garnering six points, four rebounds, and a blocked shot, he had to leave the game again in the third quarter after re-injuring his ankle during a rebound attempt.

Edey rejoined the Grizzlies post-halftime and contributed an additional point and three rebounds before exiting once more due to injury concerns. He ended the game with seven points, seven rebounds, and two assists. This incident adds to the challenges faced by the Grizzlies, who are managing injuries to key players during the season. Damichael Cole, a beat writer for The Commercial Appeal, provides ongoing coverage of the Grizzlies’ updates and player health developments.