Grizzlies Announce Ja Morant Injury Update Before Lakers Game

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins provided the latest Ja Morant injury update

Farbod Esnaashari | Mar 28, 2025

Mar 19, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) signs autographs for fans after a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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The Memphis Grizzlies desperately need Ja Morant back on the basketball court. The superstar guard has missed six straight games, and fans have been anxiously awaiting an injury update.

Fortunately, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins finally provided some details on Morant's injury, despite it being very late.

"It was something that happened in the game," Jenkins said. "It was kind of what came out of the Cleveland game. . . . He's making a lot of great progress. He's working his tail off to get back out there. We're excited to get him back out there. He is, too."

Jenkins confirms to AP before tonight’s @memgrizz loss at OKC that Ja Morant hurt hamstring in same game he scored 44 pts in March 14 vs Cavs.

Ja has missed past 6 games.

“Last two weeks, he’s made a lot of great progress … And he’s working his tail off to get back out there.” https://t.co/jqxv0YODAp
— Michael Wallace (@MyMikeCheck) March 28, 2025

When exactly is Morant returning? That answer isn't clear, but what's clear is the box he has to check before ultimately returning. Morant's hamstring has to be in a place where it can handle the explosiveness that he plays with.

"He's been progressing in his on-court workouts," Jenkins said. "It's a matter of hitting top-end speeds to make sure that hamstring is in a good place when he's comfortable enough to return."

Ja Morant is in the day-to-day process with hopes of returning soon.

(via @DamichaelC)

BACK SOON. 🧘🏾‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/2EEJmCGX7e
— Grizz Lead (@Grizz_Lead) March 27, 2025

Without Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies are now 2-4, with their only two wins being against the Utah Jazz and Miami Heat. The team is now only 2.5 games away from being in the play-in tournament and now the margin for error is becoming razor thin with nine games left in the season.

Up next for the Grizzlies will be a massive game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams are coming off of a rough loss, and both teams are exactly tied in the standings.