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Ja Morant's Official Injury Status for Grizzlies-Bulls

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced Ja Morant's injury status vs. the Chicago Bulls.

Joey Linn

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks on during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks on during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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The Memphis Grizzlies have started the NBA season 9-7 through their first 16 games. This is a solid record when considering the injury issues Memphis has dealt with, and particularly the missed time for star point guard Ja Morant.

Appearing in just eight games so far this season, Morant has missed the last seven games due to a right hip subluxation and pelvic muscle strains. This was an injury Morant suffered after taking a fall against the Los Angeles Lakers, and it has kept him out of the lineup since that game. 

The Grizzlies have gone 4-3 in the last seven games without Morant, which is certainly a respectable mark when considering some of the tough opponents they have faced during that stretch. Set to face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, the Grizzlies have upgraded Morant to doubtful on the injury report.

This means Morant is still expected to be sidelined, but indicates a return could be as soon as Monday when the Grizzlies host the Portland Trail Blazers. 

The Grizzlies were being careful with Morant to start the season, limiting him to just 27.9 minutes per game in his eight appearances. Still putting up solid production in those limited minutes, Morant is averaging 20.6 points, 9.1 assists, and 5.1 rebounds. This is despite his efficiency being down a bit, as Morant is shooting a career-low from the field (44.8%) and from three (25.8%).

The Western Conference is very competitive, but also very tight right now. The standings are shifting daily, and the Grizzlies could quickly ascend them should Morant and others stay healthy for an extended stretch of games. 

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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.

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