NBA starting lineups tonight: Is Ja Morant playing vs Los Angeles Lakers? Memphis Grizzlies release thigh injury report ahead of matchup against LeBron James and co.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been listed day-to-day for the huge Sunday night matchup against Los Angeles Lakers due to a thigh injury.

Without Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies recorded a massive win over injury-ridden Los Angeles Clippers Saturday night. They have improved their position to #4 in the West. Dallas Mavericks, at #5, are nowhere close to threatening that position.

The improvement level is off the charts considering the fact that they just made the play-in tournament last season. Even though Morant was sidelined for a long duration they dominated. His return only made things easier for the Grizzlies. They are currently on an 8-game win streak and will look to stretch it to 9 tonight.

8 of em .. let’s keep rolling 🐻

— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) January 9, 2022

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Ja Morant will most likely suit up for the game against Los Angeles Lakers

Ja Morant’s leap in the last 3 years has far exceeded expectations. His athleticism and paint aggression is making people turn the TV on to watch a small market team. Former NBA player, Kendrick Perkins believes he’s already earned himself a spot in the superstar conversation.

However, the Grizzlies are much deeper than that. When he was sidelined due to strained MCL, Grizzlies went 9-1 but that shouldn’t discredit his contribution to their current position. Ja missed the first of a back-to-back against the Clippers which Memphis ultimately won. It’s likely that he was resting himself for the huge Lakers matchup Sunday night.

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To everyone’s delight, he did not reaggravate the MCL injury and is listed day-to-day at the moment. To maintain their current win streak Grizzlies definitely need their star PG. The Lakers are having a streak of their own under LeBron James‘ leadership. The matchup is going to be very interesting and Ja Morant is expected to be in the starting lineup tonight.