Ja Morant gets key injury notice for Heat clash
After a strong 35-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Grizzlies are a star I Morant was placed on the injured list. He injured his left ankle after going all out during the season opener.
On Friday, Morant was officially listed as “questionable” before the Grizzlies took on the Miami Heat, according to NBA injury Report. Meanwhile, Scottie Pippen Jr., Zach Edney, Ty Jerome, Vince Williams Jr., Brandon Clarke have been ruled out.
During the preseason, Morant injured his ankle and was listed as day-to-day for the start of the regular season. Last year, Morant averaged 23.2 points, 7.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game while playing in 50 games.
In the process, the Grizzlies advanced to the first round of the NBA playoffs. In the end, they were swept by the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder. During the series, Morant suffered a hip injury in game 3.
However, Morant averaged 18.3 points and 5.0 assists in three games against the Thunder. Morant along with Jaren Jackson Jr. are part of a rebuilding Grizzlies looking to get another shot at the playoffs.
A real challenge considering how loaded the Western Conference is with elite teams. Beyond that, there are real concerns about Morant’s overall health.
Ja Morant’s long-term battle with injuries
Specifically, Morant he had to suffer lower body injuries in the last few years. His ankles were his Achilles heel. During the 2020 regular season opener, Morant sprained his left ankle against the Brooklyn Nets. The following October, he sprained his right ankle.
As a result, Morant missed 12 straight games with a sprained ankle and knee soreness. During the 2022 playoffs against the Golden State Warriors, Morant missed the rest of the series with a knee injury.
In his rookie season in 2019, Morant battled back spasms. All told, Morant hasn’t played more than 67 games in a season so far.
2025-10-24 16:08:00
