The Boston Celtics avoided facing former MVP center Joel Embiid on Tuesday night as the big man deals with right knee soreness. Boston still lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in another close finish, 102-100. Now, as the Celtics prepare for a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, their next opponent may be without a perennial All-Star as well. Former Rookie of the Year point guard Ja Morant is among six Grizzlies players on Tuesday’s injury report, as he’s listed as questionable due to right ankle soreness. Memphis, like Boston, played on Tuesday night. Story continues below advertisement “Status Report: @memgrizz at @celtics, November 12,” the Grizzlies official account posted on X. Morant’s status comes as trade rumors continue to swirl surrounding the former No. 2 overall draft pick. Story continues below advertisement The Celtics, meanwhile, have just two players on their Tuesday injury report: Jayson Tatum, who continues to be sidelined as he recovers from his torn Achilles, and rookie Hugo Gonzalez, listed as probable with a sprained left ankle. “Celtics Injury Report Tonight vs. Memphis: Hugo Gonzalez – Left Ankle Sprain – PROBABLE Jayson Tatum – Right Achilles Repair – OUT,” the Celtics official account posted on X. Celtics Injury Report Tonight vs. Memphis:Hugo Gonzalez – Left Ankle Sprain – PROBABLEJayson Tatum – Right Achilles Repair – OUT— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 12, 2025 The Grizzlies (4-8) have lost six of their last seven games since starting 3-2 while the Celtics (5-7) are still trying to get over .500 for the first time in the young season. Story continues below advertisement