Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies have been in freefall mode in recent weeks, most recently losing to the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Saturday evening. The Grizzlies opted to shake things up at the trade deadline by sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, and point guard Ja Morant has been out of the lineup […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant still claims he doesn’t want trade despite endless rumors, Jaren Jackson Jr. deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ja Morant was one of the most discussed players in the NBA heading into the trade deadline, but the Grizzlies guard hadn’t made any public comments since January 21, when he suffered a UCL sprain in his left elbow. That changed on Saturday as Morant conducted a pre-game session with reporters, DaMichael Cole of The […]

During the media session, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies provided an update on the elbow injury that has sidelined him for more than six weeks. He explained that lingering discomfort remains, particularly when attempting certain passing motions. “If I was basically whipping a pass to the opposite side with that hand is the biggest […] The post Ja Morant discusses elbow injury and potential return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Ja Morant didn't like Jaren Jackson Jr. being traded to the Jazz, but claims he is still happy to be with the Grizzlies.

Two-time Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant spoke with the media for first time since the NBA trade deadline and Jaren Jackson Jr. deal.

Memphis guard Ja Morant hopes to be in a Grizzlies uniform after this season despite being put on the trade market last month. Morant, in his first public comments since he was injured seven weeks ago, emphasized the point while taking questions for 5 minutes before the Grizzlies game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. In most cases, Morant's answers were short — sometimes evasive — and shed little light on the situation between him and the Grizzlies organization.

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers pushed back Friday against a report from ESPN's Stephen A. Smith claiming the veteran coach intends to retire at the end of this season. "No, I'm not getting into that," Rivers said after Friday's practice. "That's something that; I think he feels that way, but not for me." Smith made the claim Wednesday on his SiriusXM radio show while responding to a caller who suggested Rivers could help revitalize Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant in Milwaukee. "Doc ...

Point guard Ja Morant, who sprained the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left elbow on January 21, continues to experience discomfort in his elbow, the Grizzlies announced in a press release (Twitter link). According to the team, Morant underwent follow-up imaging on Wednesday, which revealed incomplete healing of his injury. He’s out at least […]

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues to recover from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

The Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant was once viewed by many as the next face of the NBA. However, after a series of controversies and injuries and some disappointing seasons for Memphis overall, he has been subject of minimal trade interest despite the 26-year-old’s abundance of talent. Now, his teammate Taj Gibson has come out in […] The post Grizzlies’ Taj Gibson defends Ja Morant with Derrick Rose comparison appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Grizzlies star hasn't played since January.

Former Knicks coach David Fizdale said on the Run It Back podcast that he and team management agreed on a plan during the 2018/19 season to lose games to improve their odds of drafting Zion Williamson or Ja Morant. He added that the organization also indicated that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were expected to […] The post David Fizdale says Knicks planned tank for Zion Williamson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Fizdale said he was under a directive to lose by the front office — led, at the time, by Steve Mills and Scott Perry — to draft Zion Williamson or Ja Morant.

With EVP Zack Kleiman’s Memphis Grizzlies expected to usher in a new era by trading Ja Morant this offseason, the franchise’s direction has never been more in doubt. Jaren Jackson Jr. has a new home, and Zach Edey’s recurring surgeries already created cracks in the new frontcourt foundation. At least the Desmond Bane deal appears […] The post 5 under-the-radar Ja Morant replacements Grizzlies must consider in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Memphis Grizzlies will enter Tuesday’s game at the Target Center in Minneapolis without key contributors, heightening concerns about depth and rotations. Ja Morant, recovering from a left elbow UCL sprain, remains out, while Santi Aldama is listed as questionable with a right knee issue. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke, and Zach Edey are all sidelined […] The post Grizzlies face major injury concerns ahead of matchup with Timberwolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Taylor Hendricks scored 19 points, Jaylen Wells had 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 125-106 on Sunday. Olivier-Maxence Prosper added 17 points, and Scotty Pippen Jr. and Ryan Rupert each had 16 to help Memphis sweep the season series for the third time in five years. Jarace Walker led Indiana with 21 points, and Micah Potter had 18. Memphis took a 77-66 advantage four minutes into the third period. The Grizzlies were without guard Ja Morant for the 17t...

The Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers enter Sunday’s clash at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with multiple key players sidelined, altering rotations for both teams. Memphis will be without Ja Morant (UCL sprain, left elbow), Zach Edey (left ankle stress reaction), Brandon Clarke (right calf strain), Taj Gibson (return to competition), and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right fifth finger surgery). […] The post Grizzlies and Pacers face significant lineup challenges on Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket...

The Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks enter Friday’s matchup at American Airlines Center shorthanded, with multiple starters and rotation players ruled out. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET as both teams look to halt losing stretches in the Western Conference race. Memphis will be without Ja Morant, who is sidelined with a left elbow […] The post Grizzlies vs Mavericks injury report for Friday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .