Ja Morant’s Final Injury Status for Warriors-Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant receives a final update before facing the Golden State Warriors.

Dec 13, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) handles the ball prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

After missing all but nine games in the 2023-24 season, Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant has returned to his dominant self in the new season. The Grizzlies have had a hot start to their new campaign with an 18-9 record and have won ten of their last 12 games.

Morant, 25, has been the star of the show, averaging 22.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game, doing his best to stay healthy and effective.

Everyone knows that Morant is no help in Memphis if he is on the sideline, so the star point guard has slightly tweaked parts of his game to prioritize his health. Morant has already missed 11 games this season but has received a huge status update ahead of the Grizzlies' vital matchup with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has confirmed that Morant should be "good to go" against the Warriors on Thursday.

Jenkins indicates Ja Morant (back) should be “good to go” tonight vs Warriors, while Marcus Smart (shoulder) is day-to-day.

Smart banged his shoulder in game last week at Lakers. pic.twitter.com/Ts7zdi6U5X

— Michael Wallace (@MyMikeCheck) December 19, 2024

With Morant expected to play on Thursday as the Grizzlies host the Warriors, fans will be in for one of the best point guard showdowns possible. Golden State's Steph Curry has not been super dominant this season but is averaging 23.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game with efficient 45.2/42.1/92.3 shooting splits.

The Warriors have lost eight of their last ten games, as facing the red-hot Grizzlies in Memphis on a cold streak is certainly not ideal. With Morant good to go for Thursday's matchup, the Warriors will have their hands full for what feels like a must-win game in Memphis.

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