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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after he hurt his ankle against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of the NBA play-in tournament game at Chase Center on April 15, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Memphis Grizzlies were once among the most intriguing young cores in the NBA during the 2022 season.
That said, a series of injuries (and now trades) have set the franchise back into rebuilding mode.
Ja Morant still remains on the roster, but he has been out of the lineup since January due to injury.
Memphis Grizzlies Make Ja Morant Announcement
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 08: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the first half of a basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on April 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
This week, the Grizzlies announced that Morant will be out for at least two more weeks.
The former All-Star is averaging 19.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 41.0% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range in 20 games this year.
Grizzlies PR
The @memgrizz today announced the following medical update for Ja Morant:
NBA Fans React To Latest Ja Morant News
Here’s what fans were saying about the news:
@SK4MSU: “Just admit we’re taking and you’re benching him for the season”
@LoganDrums23: “So we’re another 2 weeks away from being 2 weeks away from being yet another 2 weeks away. I hate it here… this staff is something else.”
@dan_ryder2447: “I forgot Ja Morant plays basketball. Feels like he hasn’t played in 5 years”
@yamalino_: “Idk why yall complaining, it’s not like we are making the play in either way let alone the playoffs, better to shut them down and tank, cuz we not doing nun with this team right here”
Matt Infield: “If we get anything more than a potential “farewell Memphis” game at the end of the season, I’d be pretty surprised.”
@Overchicke86803: “He’s gonna play the very last home game of the year as a farewell game”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 15: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after he hurt his ankle against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of the NBA play-in tournament game at Chase Center on April 15, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Morant was the second pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Murray State.
He has spent all seven seasons of his pro career in Memphis.
In 2022, Morant and the Grizzlies reached the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Grizzlies Right Now
GettyMemphis Grizzlies’ headcoach Tuomas Iisalo reacts during the 2025/2026 NBA season basketball match between Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic on January 15, 2026 in Berlin. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images)
The Grizzlies are the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 23-38 record in 61 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and have won three out of their last ten).
On Saturday night, the Grizzlies will host the LA Clippers.