Morant (hip) is considered week-to-week and doesn't have a specific timetable for his return, the team announced Saturday. Morant was initially diagnosed with extreme right hip flexion, but further imaging later revealed a posterior hip subluxation (without dislocation) and multiple associated Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains. The Grizzlies won't take any risks with the health of their star point guard and will give him all the time he needs to recover and get back to 100 percent. Expect Scotty Pippen, who posted a triple-double in the win over the Wizards on Friday, to continue starting at the point while Morant is sidelined.
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OUT - Hip - Strain Expected Return: 2024-11-17Previous game (vs. LAL 11/6)
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2024-25 Season Stats
Ja Morant Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL22.44.87.50.31.0Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 8 8 27.9 20.6 5.0 9.1 0.3 0.6 4.3 5 1 1.0 3.9 25.8% 6.0 11.8 51.1% 7.0 15.6 44.8% 5.6 6.8 83.3% 0.5 4.5 1.8 2.1 +70 55.5% 2023-24 9 9 35.3 25.1 5.6 8.1 0.6 0.8 3.0 3 0 1.6 5.7 27.5% 7.3 13.2 55.5% 8.9 18.9 47.1% 5.8 7.1 81.3% 0.7 4.9 2.1 2.7 +11 57.0% 2022-23 61 59 31.9 26.2 5.9 8.1 0.3 1.1 3.4 20 7 1.5 4.9 30.7% 7.8 15.0 51.9% 9.3 19.9 46.6% 6.1 8.1 74.8% 1.0 4.9 1.6 2.4 +303 55.7% 2021-22 57 57 33.1 27.4 5.7 6.7 0.4 1.2 3.4 10 1 1.5 4.5 34.4% 8.6 16.2 53.4% 10.2 20.6 49.3% 5.5 7.3 76.1% 1.4 4.4 1.5 2.0 +189 57.5% 2020-21 63 63 32.6 19.1 4.0 7.4 0.2 0.9 3.2 14 1 1.2 3.8 30.3% 5.7 11.4 49.9% 6.8 15.2 44.9% 4.3 5.9 72.8% 0.9 3.1 1.4 2.3 +108 53.7% 2019-20 67 67 31.0 17.8 3.9 7.3 0.3 0.9 3.3 15 2 0.9 2.7 33.5% 5.8 11.3 51.1% 6.7 14.0 47.7% 3.6 4.6 77.6% 0.8 3.1 1.6 2.2 -17 55.6% Career 26526332.122.44.87.50.31.03.367121.34.031.7%6.913.351.8%8.117.347.1%4.96.575.7%1.03.91.62.2+66455.8% -
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PTSREBASTBLKSTL27.36.88.60.31.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2022-23 5 5 37.4 24.6 6.8 7.0 0.2 1.8 3.4 2 0 2.6 6.2 41.9% 6.4 15.0 42.7% 9.0 21.2 42.5% 4.0 5.2 76.9% 1.6 5.2 2.4 2.1 -16 52.4% 2021-22 9 9 37.6 27.1 8.0 9.8 0.4 2.0 3.6 6 1 1.9 5.6 34.0% 7.1 14.9 47.8% 9.0 20.4 44.0% 7.2 9.7 74.7% 1.4 6.6 2.4 2.8 +36 54.9% 2020-21 5 5 40.6 30.2 4.8 8.2 0.0 0.4 3.4 2 0 2.0 6.2 32.3% 9.0 16.4 54.9% 11.0 22.6 48.7% 6.2 8.0 77.5% 1.4 3.4 1.8 2.4 -50 57.8% Career 191938.327.36.88.60.31.53.51012.15.935.7%7.415.348.5%9.521.244.9%6.18.175.8%1.55.42.32.5-3055.1%
Ja Morant
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. LAL 11/6)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF827.920.65.09.14.31.82024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB5.04.50.52024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.30.62024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%44.8%51.1%25.8%83.3%55.5%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+702.115
Ja Morant
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/18L 114-109241786122200.0%10770.0%12758.3%4375.0%263.0-432461.8%10/7W 121-116171343112200.0%7457.1%9444.4%55100.0%041.5+1211958.0%
Preseason Totals 21.215.06.04.51.01.52.02.00.00.0%8.55.564.7%10.55.552.4%4.54.088.9%1.05.02.3+82.024.060.1% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%11/6W 131-1142420451153266.7%14535.7%17741.2%5480.0%041.0+821652.1%11/4L 106-1043225590033133.3%19947.4%221045.5%44100.0%143.0+203152.6%11/2W 124-1073118612026200.0%11654.5%13646.2%8675.0%062.0+2112754.5%10/31W 122-99282610140135240.0%11763.6%16956.3%7685.7%194.7+2904468.1%10/30L 119-10629148110056116.7%10440.0%16531.3%4375.0%262.2+431639.4%10/26W 124-1112416210103600.0%6466.7%12433.3%88100.0%023.3+1831951.5%10/25L 128-1082324020064250.0%13646.2%17847.1%9666.7%000.3-911557.3%10/23W 126-1242722510013200.0%10770.0%12758.3%9888.9%053.3-343268.9%
Regular Season Totals 27.820.65.09.10.30.64.33.91.025.8%11.86.051.1%15.67.044.8%6.85.683.3%0.54.52.1+701.827.455.5%
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Considered week-to-week
Morant (hip) is considered week-to-week and doesn't have a specific timetable for his return, the team announced Saturday. Morant was initially diagnosed with extreme right hip flexion, but further imaging later revealed a posterior hip subluxation (without dislocation) and multiple associated Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains. The Grizzlies won't take any risks with the health of their star point guard and will give him all the time he needs to recover and get back to 100 percent. Expect Scotty Pippen, who posted a triple-double in the win over the Wizards on Friday, to continue starting at the point while Morant is sidelined.
Will not play Friday vs. Wizards
Morant is out for Friday's game against the Wizards due to right hip soreness. Morant exited Wednesday's win over the Lakers in the third quarter and didn't return. It seems the Grizzlies will be extremely cautious with their star point guard, given his recent injury history. The absence of Morant means Scotty Pippen could get the start at point guard, especially since Marcus Smart (finger) and Desmond Bane (oblique) are ruled out for Friday's game as well. Morant's next chance to play will come against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Exits early and doesn't return
Morant (hamstring) departed Wednesday's 131-114 win over the Lakers in the third quarter and did not return. He logged 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists, four rebounds, a steal and a block across 24 minutes before exiting. Morant went up for an alley-oop late in the third period and landed awkwardly before departing the contest with what's been labeled a right hamstring injury. The point guard has missed one of Memphis' nine games this season, and his next chance to play will come Friday against the Wizards.
Doubtful to return
Morant is doubtful to return to Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to a right hamstring injury. Morant landed awkwardly on an alley-oop attempt and went back to the locker room with a hamstring injury. He's unlikely to return to Wednesday's contest, which could result in more minutes for Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard.
Goes to locker room after fall
Morant went back to the locker room after taking a hard fall on an alley-oop attempt during Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports. It's unclear what type of injury Morant is dealing with, but it's considered severe enough to warrant a trip to the locker room. While he's sidelined, Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard could see more action.
Posts monster triple-double
Morant registered 26 points (9-16 FG, 2-5 3PT, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, 14 assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 122-99 victory over the Bucks. Morant had his way throughout the evening and managed to rack up double-digit assists for the fourth time in five appearances this season. He also set his best scoring mark of the young campaign by pouring in 26 points in an efficient manner. Memphis figures to continue to rely heavily on the 25-year-old point guard while a good chunk of the club's normal rotation returns to health.
Sniffs triple-double in loss
Morant supplied 14 points (5-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and 11 assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-106 loss to the Nets. Morant returned from a one-game absence due to a thigh injury, and while his efficiency was subpar at best, he still found a way to impact the game and deliver a quality fantasy line. The star guard finished just two rebounds shy of a triple-double, and while he can have poor shooting performances from time to time, his fantasy impact goes well beyond what he can do as a scorer. Through four games this season, Morant is averaging 19.0 points, 8.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game.
Will play Wednesday
Morant (thigh) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. Morant has been upgraded from questionable to available and will return from a one-game absence due to right thigh soreness. The All-Star point guard posted two double-doubles through his first three games, averaging 20.7 points, 7.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 25.7 minutes per game. As expected, he's part of Wednesday's starting lineup.
Iffy against Brooklyn
Morant (thigh) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Nets. Morant is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday while dealing with right thigh soreness. If the star guard is unable to suit up against Brooklyn, Jake LaRavia, Scotty Pippen and Santi Aldama are candidates to continue receiving increased playing time.