Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks after sustaining a UCL sprain in his left elbow, the team announced Saturday.
According to the team, Morant is expected to make a full recovery and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
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Morant was injured during the Grizzlies’ 124-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
Morant’s injury comes as his name has popped up in trade rumors ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. He is under contract with the Grizzlies through the 2027–28 season and is eligible to sign a three-year, $178 million extension this summer.
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This is the second major NBA injury in two days after Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who also could be traded this season, is set to miss 4-6 weeks with a strained right calf.
In recent seasons, Morant’s biggest issue has been staying on the court. This season, he has played in just 20 games and recently missed time with a right calf contusion. He also was injured earlier this season with calf and ankle injuries and served a one-game suspension. In his sixth season, he has not played more than 65 games in a season since his rookie year.
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During the 2023–24 season, Morant appeared in only nine games after serving a 25-game suspension to start the year and later suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. When he plays, Morant remains productive, averaging 19.5 points, 8.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game.
Through 43 games the Grizzlies sit 12th in the Western Conference with an 18-25 record. They next play Sunday at home against the Denver Nuggets before traveling to Houston for a date with the Rockets on Monday night.
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