Memphis Grizzlies Get Worrisome Ja Morant Injury Update

The Memphis Grizzlies announced an injury update on Ja Morant.

Oct 24, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) puts his face into a uniform during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Lakers won 121-118. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Washington Wizards by a score of 128-104.

However, they played without star point guard Ja Morant.

The Grizzlies have now announced (on Saturday) that Morant will be out for an extended period.

Via NBA Reporter Chris Haynes: "Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be sidelined at least a week after imaging revealed a posterior hip subluxation along with multiple associated Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains."

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be sidelined at least a week after imaging revealed a posterior hip subluxation along with multiple associated Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 9, 2024

Morant is averaging 20.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 9.1 assists per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 25.8% from the three-point range in eight games.

The @memgrizz today announced the following medical update for Ja Morant. pic.twitter.com/aaWPokszHz

— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) November 9, 2024

For Grizzlies fans, the update is worrisome due to the fact that he only appeared in nine games last season.

Via Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com: "Week to week for Ja Morant, diagnosed with a hip injury from fall midway through Lakers game on Wednesday.

Grizzlies left today for 3-game trip to face Blazers, Lakers and Warriors. Ja expressed frustration with physical plays against him that knocked him out of Lakers game."

Week to week for Ja Morant, diagnosed with a hip injury from fall midway through Lakers game on Wednesday.

Grizzlies left today for 3-game trip to face Blazers, Lakers and Warriors. Ja expressed frustration with physical plays against him that knocked him out of Lakers game. https://t.co/6Vljolrcn3 pic.twitter.com/PygH9Cev0w

— Michael Wallace (@MyMikeCheck) November 9, 2024

The Grizzlies will play their next game on Sunday evening when they visit Deandre Ayton and the Portland Trail Blazers in Oregon.

Morant is in his sixth NBA season (all with Memphis).

HIs career averages are 22.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 31.7% from the three-point range in 265 games.

Ja Morant will be sidelined at least a week with multiple Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains, per @ChrisBHaynes pic.twitter.com/RUziFu5PIq

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 9, 2024

The good news for Memphis is that Scotty Pippen Jr. has done an excellent job of stepping up as the next point guard on the roster.

Scotty Pippen Jr tonight:

11 PTS
10 REB
11 AST
+21

The first triple-double of his career. pic.twitter.com/XQADoI7QVk

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 9, 2024