Ja Morant’s newest damage absence seems to be short-lived.
Morant is listed as more likely to play Friday (4 p.m., NBA TV, FanDuel Sports activities Community) in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum whereas coping with a left knee contusion.
That is the primary time a Grizzlies participant has been listed as possible this season. Among the many damage designations, a participant listed as possible is the probably likelihood of availability.
Morant suffered a contusion for the primary time Monday after colliding with a Portland Path Blazers participant within the second quarter of a recreation. Grizzlies win 123-98. He stayed within the recreation and completed with 22 factors and 11 assists.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins revealed the Wednesday that Morant could be “everyday” for the reason that damage flared up after Monday’s recreation.
Morant’s return to the court docket Friday not solely helps the Grizzlies’ depth, but in addition places Memphis in place to earn its first victory in an NBA Cup recreation.
The Grizzlies (12-7) are 0-6 in NBA Cup video games for the reason that begin of final season’s match.
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat author for The Industrial Attraction. Contact Damichaël at [email protected]. Observe Damichael on X, previously referred to as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
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