Ja Morant's Injury Leaves Grizzlies in a Tough Spot
- Ja Morant has been announced to be out week to week due to a right hip injury.
- He was seen on crutches after the Grizzlies' recent win over the Wizards, with initial concerns suggesting a hamstring issue.
- The Grizzlies are dealing with multiple injuries, which complicates their efforts to improve on last season's performance.
The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Saturday that point guard Ja Morant will be sidelined indefinitely due to a right hip injury sustained during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Initially thought to be a right hamstring injury, further evaluation revealed an extreme right hip flexion and multiple pelvic muscle strains. Morant, who was seen on crutches after the game against the Washington Wizards, will be evaluated week to week as the team faces upcoming games. This injury comes after Morant's previous season, where he had a 25-game suspension followed by a shoulder injury that required surgery after just nine games. The Grizzlies currently hold a 6-4 record and are sixth in the Western Conference standings while coping with additional injuries as both Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane are also sidelined with week-to-week injuries. The team is hoping for timely recoveries to maintain their playoff aspirations after missing the postseason last year.