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Memphis Grizzlies reveal timeline for Ja Morant injury

Ja Morant won't be with the Memphis Grizzlies for a little while after injuring his calf.
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reacts during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reacts during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets. | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is going to the sidelines for a bit.

According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Morant is dealing with a calf injury that will keep him out for at least two weeks.

"Grizzlies say star guard Ja Morant will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a Grade 1 right calf strain," Charania tweeted.

Morant out for two weeks

The Grizzlies are already struggling with a four-game losing streak that has led them to a 4-10 record to start the season. Adding Morant's injury into the equation only makes things worse for the Grizzlies.

The team also has point guards Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. out with injuries, forcing the team to play rookie Javon Small and Cam Spencer. That should significantly hurt the Grizzlies' chances at winning basketball games with Morant on the sidelines.

What games will Morant miss?

Morant's two-week absence begins with their next game against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. That was already going to be a challenging matchup with Morant on the floor, but now the Grizzlies will be faced with even longer odds.

Morant will also be unavailable for a game at home against the Sacramento Kings. This is a winnable game for the Grizzlies, but the chances of a win are much harder without Morant leading the offense.

Another winnable game was on the horizon against No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, the last team the Grizzlies beat on Nov. 7. Now, they might not get a second win against them on the road.

The Grizzlies will have to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets without Morant as well on Nov. 24, followed by a pair of NBA Cup games against the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Clippers.

The Grizzlies play one more game against the Kings on Nov. 30 before Morant will be re-evaluated, where he could miss even more time. That's at least seven games of missed time, which could put the Grizzlies in an even deeper hole than they are already in to start the season.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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