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BREAKING: Ja Morant's Final Injury Status for Grizzlies-Trail Blazers

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has missed the last eight games due to injury.
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after a dunk during the first half against the Miami Heat at FedExForum.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after a dunk during the first half against the Miami Heat at FedExForum. | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Memphis Grizzlies have been hit hard by injuries the last two seasons, including to star point guard Ja Morant. Appearing in just nine games last season, Morant was sidelined for the first 25 games due to a suspension, then suffered a season-ending shoulder injury shortly after returning.

While he has fortunately not suffered a major injury this season, Morant has missed the last eight games due to a right hip subluxation and pelvic muscle strains. This injury occurred after Morant took a hard fall against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Grizzlies have done well to stay afloat in Morant’s absence, winning five of the eight games he has been sidelined for. Upgrading the two-time NBA All-Star to questionable for Monday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Grizzlies are now expected to get Morant back.

Via Chris Haynes: “Sources: Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant (hip) will make his return tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the past eight games.”

This is very exciting news for the Grizzlies and their fans, as Morant has been working hard to get back in the lineup. Appearing in eight games so far this season, Morant has averaged 20.6 points, 9.1 assists, and 5.0 rebounds.

The shooting numbers have been down for Morant, as he is converting on just 44.8% of his field goal attempts and 25.8% of his three-point attempts, but his overall impact on the court is significant.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA and WNBA for On SI. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined On SI 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. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts and in the classroom earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time, primarily serving as a Clippers beat writer.

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