Ja Morant Out Indefinitely for Grizzlies with Shoulder Injury
Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies is dealing with a right AC joint sprain in his shoulder. He will not play for the team and is considered week-to-week in his recovery. This injury has kept him out since December 27, 2024.
What It Means
This injury means Ja Morant will be missing from the lineup for an unknown period. He has been a key player for the Grizzlies, averaging 21.2 points per game this season. His absence will impact the team’s performance on both ends of the court.
The Grizzlies will need to rely on Marcus Smart and Scotty Pippen Jr. as potential replacements at point guard. Marcus Smart averages 9.2 points per game, while Scotty Pippen Jr. contributes 10.8 points per game. The team will miss Morant’s ability to assist, as he averages 7.9 assists per game, which ranks him highly among players at his position.
