Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has missed each of the team's last two games due to a shoulder injury. In his absence, the Grizzlies went 1-1. Morant's next opportunity to suit up is on Wednesday when the Grizzlies take on the Portland Trail Blazers.
With less than a month remaining in the regular season, the Grizzlies are 43-26 and own the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. However, they are just one game behind the Houston Rockets for the No. 2 seed. After missing the postseason entirely last year, the Grizzlies are potential title contenders once again.
As the Grizzlies look to gain momentum going into the playoffs, Morant's health is crucial to the team's success. On Tuesday, Memphis made an announcement regarding Morant ahead of their game against Portland.
Morant has missed 11 games for the Grizzlies so far this season, including four in March. Unfortunately for Morant and the Grizzlies, the Murray State alum will miss his 12th game of the season as he has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game.
Status Report: @memgrizz at @trailblazers, March 19: pic.twitter.com/jN7I6gKgaR
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 19, 2025
Interestingly, the Grizzlies ruled Morant out due to hamstring soreness instead of anything shoulder-related. Regardless, this could be a big loss for Memphis as they prepare to face a Trail Blazers team that has won each of their last two games.
The Grizzlies are one of the most well-rounded teams in the NBA and are statistically a top-10 team on both sides of the all. However, for them to reach their full potential, Morant's presence is essential. Hopefully for them, he can return sooner rather than later.
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This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM.