SAN ANTONIO — Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant is unlikely to play towards the San Antonio Spurs Friday, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins stated.
Morant, who’s affected by ache in his proper foot, was listed as questionable on Thursday’s damage report in entrance of a nationally televised contest towards the Spurs.
Morant examined the ankle Friday morning and can make one other try throughout warmups, however he tends to be unavailable, Jenkins stated.
“He is been nursing a sprained foot for the reason that Houston dwelling recreation,” Jenkins stated. “The final recreation towards Spurs he obtained tangled and had somewhat collision with a Spurs participant which actually made it worse.”
Morant completed with 21 factors and 12 assists Wednesday’s victory towards the Spurs.
If he’s unable to play, Morant will miss his 18th recreation of the season, which might make him ineligible for regular-season NBA awards. Gamers should be energetic for at the very least 65 matches to qualify.
The Grizzlies (26-15) are 10-7 when Morant is unavailable this season. Scotty Pippen Jr., Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard are among the many gamers anticipated to work as main ball handlers.
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat author for The Industrial Enchantment. Contact Damichaël at [email protected]. Comply with Damichael on X, previously often called Twitter, @DamichaelC.
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