Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Gives Injury Update

Ja Morant spoke about his injury.

Jan 2, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after an assist during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports / Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Ja Morant is one of the most popular players in the NBA.

On Saturday, the two-time NBA All-Star opened up the first day of his kid's camp in Memphis.

According to Colin Cody of WREG News Channel 3, nearly 600 kids were in attendance.

Great turnout this morning as around 600 kids came out for Ja Morant’s first camp in Memphis.

We’ll hear more from 12 tonight at 6 & 10 on @3onyourside pic.twitter.com/gAEiumwVQu

— Colin Cody (@ColinzCody) June 22, 2024

Morant is coming off a season where he averaged 25.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 27.5% from the three-point range in nine games.

His season was cut short due to an injury.

Via Grizzlies PR on January 11: "Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant underwent succesful surgery today to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder.

Morant is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-25 season. Further updates will be provided as appropriate."

The @memgrizz today announced the following medical update. pic.twitter.com/gqGpfUVEPE

— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) January 11, 2024

At the camp on Saturday, Morant revealed the latest update on his status (h/t Griffin S. DeMarrais of Action News 5).

Morant: "I hate being around basketball and not being able to play. I don't got too much longer. I can wait to make sure I'm able to play and be cleared when the season starts."

UPDATE: Ja Morant said his shoulder is feeling good and that he hopes to be cleared in around 2 weeks.

And for the first time in months we are starting to see some right handed shots again.... good to see. @WMCActionNews5 pic.twitter.com/GckT9fWx9C

— Griffin S. DeMarrais (@GDeMarraisTV) June 22, 2024

Morant was the second pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Murray State.

He has spent his entire five-year career in Memphis and helped turn them into one of the most exciting teams in the NBA from 2021-23.

The whole roster dealt with injuries last season, so they finished as the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 27-55 record.