Memphis Grizzlies Make Starting Lineup Change vs Spurs Due to Injury

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced a starting lineup change against the San Antonio Spurs

Jan 2, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts with guard Desmond Bane (22) after a three point basket by Bane during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to host the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, as the Spurs will be beginning a new era after breaking news this weekend. While not available for tonight's game, the Spurs recently acquired Sacramento King's star De'Aaron Fox over the weekend to pair alongside center Victor Wembanyama for the future.

Since Fox won't make his debut against the Grizzlies, the Spurs will have their hands filled trying to stop a Memphis team that has won four of their last five contests. While Jaren Jackson Jr. have been putting on All-NBA level performances as of late, he'll get some help with a key returner to the starting lineup.

Tonights Starting Five:

🐻 @JaMorant
🐻 @DBane0625
🐻 @smart_MS3
🐻 @santialdama
🐻 @zach_edey

Presented by @OrthoSouth_ pic.twitter.com/5T5K562erq
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) October 25, 2024

After missing the past two games due to injury, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will return to the lineup on Monday night against the Spurs. Morant has missed seven games since the start of 2025, with Memphis having a 5-2 record in that stretch.

Unfortunately for NBA fans, they won't be able to see Fox's debut alongside Morant's return, a matchup that would've been must-watch basketball between the two athletic guards. Morant's return to the lineup will send Luke Kennard back to the bench, who averaged 15 points per game and shot over 50% from three in the past two games in replacement.

IT DIDN'T COUNT BUT OH MY JAAAAAAA 😱@JaMorant | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/Jcr9GArufU
— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) January 16, 2025

The first time Morant matched up against San Antonio this season, he made a highlight-reel dunk that didn't count on Wembanyama, but it might be hard for him to replicate that coming off an injury. Tip-off in Memphis is set for 8:00 p.m. EST.

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