Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Out at Least 2 Weeks with Calf Injury

URGENT UPDATE: The Memphis Grizzlies have confirmed that star guard Ja Morant will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a Grade 1 right calf strain. The injury occurred during the first quarter of Saturday’s loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where Morant exited with 6:01 left on the clock, having scored 7 points in just six minutes.

This latest setback comes at a crucial time for Memphis, which is currently experiencing a downward spiral with a four-game losing streak. The Grizzlies have lost eight of their last nine games and are gearing up for a challenging matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center.

Morant’s absence adds to the team’s woes as they try to regroup. The 26-year-old guard had already missed the previous game against the Boston Celtics due to a sore right ankle. His performance this season has been subpar, averaging career lows in several key categories, including 28.8 minutes per game and a field-goal percentage of 35.9%. Additionally, Morant is averaging a career-high 3.8 turnovers per game.

Morant’s troubles have compounded over the past two seasons, during which he has played in only 59 games due to various injuries and suspensions. Most notably, he was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team following an incident after a October 31 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He returned to the lineup on November 3 against the Detroit Pistons.

As the Grizzlies try to navigate this tough stretch without their lead player, fans and analysts alike are left wondering how this injury will impact the team’s season moving forward. The immediate focus will be on whether Memphis can break their losing streak in Morant’s absence and how they will adapt strategically.

Stay tuned for further updates on Morant’s recovery and the Grizzlies’ performance in the coming weeks.