Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

The Memphis Grizzlies face off against a shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans

Farbod Esnaashari | 2 Hours Ago

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) puts up a shot against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and forward Herbert Jones (5) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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The Memphis Grizzlies are officially the hottest team in the Western Conference and take on the coldest team in the conference today, the New Orleans Pelicans. Memphis will have a massive health advantage over New Orleans as well.

The Grizzlies have four players listed on their injury report: Ja Morant, Zach Edey, GG Jackson, and Vince Williams Jr. Ja Morant is probable with a left knee contusion, Zach Edey is out with a left ankle sprain, GG Jackson is out with a left fifth metatarsal repair, and Vince Williams Jr. is out with a right ankle sprain. Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Marcus Smart are all listed as available against the Pelicans.

Status Report: @memgrizz vs @DetroitPistons, November 27: pic.twitter.com/JZbWKPD28d
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) November 26, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans have eight players listed on their injury report: Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, Jamal Cain, Jordan Hawkins, Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones, Karlo Matkovic, and Trey Murphy III.

Zion Williamson is out due to a left hamstring strain, Jose Alvarado is out with a left hamstring strain, Jamal Cain is questionable with a right ankle sprain, Jordan Hawkins is questionable with low back soreness, Brandon Ingram is questionable with right calf soreness, Herb Jones is out with a right shoulder strain, Karlo Matkovic is out due to a G League assignment, and Trey Murphy III is questionable with a left knee contusion.

Four players questionable for Friday’s game, four remain out. #Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC https://t.co/C3C3vANLFo
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 28, 2024