Ja Morant, the star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, is currently classified as week-to-week following injuries to his hip and pelvic muscles sustained during a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on November 6. The team reported that Morant is dealing with a posterior hip subluxation as well as multiple associated Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains, compelling him to leave the game midway through the third quarter, which concluded with a 131-114 win for Memphis.
In recent years, the Grizzlies have faced considerable challenges with injuries, leading to frequent adjustments in the lineup by head coach Taylor Jenkins. In the 2023-24 season alone, Memphis has utilized 33 different players due to this ongoing issue. Morant, who managed to appear in only nine games last season due to a combination of a 25-game suspension and a season-ending shoulder injury, is now attempting to regain momentum and has shown promising performance metrics with averages of 20.6 points and 9.1 assists while shooting 44.8 percent from the field.
As the Grizzlies sit at 6-4 in the competitive Western Conference, the significance of Morant's contributions cannot be overstated. Last season, the gap between playoff positions was notably narrow, with only four games separating the fifth-place Dallas Mavericks and the tenth-place Golden State Warriors. This year, the stakes remain high as both the Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets aspire to improve after previously missing the play-in tournament. Morant's ability to remain healthy and active will be crucial to Memphis' aspirations for a successful playoff run.
