Ja Morant will not play for the Memphis Grizzlies due to a shoulder injury. The team announced his status as out for their upcoming game.
Morant’s absence comes after he was previously listed as doubtful and questionable for the same shoulder issue. This season, Morant has played in 28 games and missed 19. In the games he has played, the Grizzlies have averaged 122.4 points per game, while they have averaged 124.5 points per game in his absence.
Morant is averaging 20.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game this season. He ranks third on the team in scoring and second in assists. His shooting percentages stand at 44.5% from the field and 30.6% from beyond the arc.
