All Grizzlies

Ja Morant's Final Injury Status for Memphis Grizzlies vs. Washington Wizards

The Memphis Grizzlies have released their injury report against the Wizards.

Joey Linn

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots during warm ups prior to the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots during warm ups prior to the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum. / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
In this story:

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off an impressive win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Defeating their Western Conference rivals 131-114, Memphis was able to survive a monster game from LeBron James. 

Finishing the game with 39 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, James did some of everything for the Lakers in this loss. It was a collective effort for Memphis, as Ja Morant, Jaylen Wells, and Jaren Jackson Jr. each scored 20 points.

As they look to make it two-straight wins, the Grizzlies will unfortunately be without Morant on Friday night against the Washington Wizards. Memphis has released its injury report for this game, and Morant has been ruled out with right hip soreness. 

The Grizzlies have been very careful with Morant and his health to begin the season, as the star point guard played just nine games last season. This was of course due to a 25-games suspension and season-ending shoulder injury, but Memphis still wants to ensure that they preserve Morant’s health throughout the NBA season.

Morant has appeared in eight games so far this season, and is averaging 20.6 points, 9.1 assists, and 5.0 rebounds on 44.8 percent shooting.

The Grizzlies have held Morant to a career-low 27.9 minutes per game so far. It is expected that his minutes will increase as the season progresses.

Related Articles

Ja Morant Excites Memphis Grizzlies Fans in Latest Workout Footage

Eight-Year NBA Veteran, Ex-Grizzlies Player Joins New Team in Portugal

Ja Morant Reacts to Viral LeBron James and Steph Curry Moment in USA-France

Published
Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

Home/News