Will Ja Morant Play Tonight vs Thunder? Update on Grizzlies’ Star’s Return Date

Advait Jajodia | 18/12/2023
Will Ja Morant Play Tonight vs Thunder? Update on Grizzlies’ Star’s Return Date

The Memphis Grizzlies were supposed to be one of the best young cores in the entire NBA. Over the past few seasons, the franchise has improved drastically. However, their performance this season has been concerning. With hopes to snap a four-game losing skid, fans of the Grizzlies are wondering whether or not Ja Morant will suit up for the clash against the OKC Thunder.

In terms of injury, the Memphis Grizzlies have had a tough year. From what the team’s latest injury report depicts, this continues to be the case. Seven crucial players for the Grizzlies are added to the list. Bismack Biyombo is the only one who is listed as “doubtful”. Joining Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke, Luke Kennard, Derrick Rose, and Marcus Smart, Ja Morant has been listed to be “OUT” of the clash.

Ja Morant received a 25-game suspension for brandishing a firearm during an Instagram Live video. The fixture against the Oklahoma City Thunder is the Grizzlies 25th game of the 2023-2024 season. After tonight, Ja will have been done serving his suspension.

When will Ja Morant return?

Considering that Ja Morant doesn’t pick up any unexpected injury, he will be cleared to make his return against the New Orleans Pelicans on 19th December.

Everybody in the basketball community is excited to witness Ja take on the court. A few days ago, Morant expressed his excitement in the form of trash talk. Using an Instagram Story, the 2020 Rookie of the Year made it pretty clear that nobody could “stop him”.

Ja Morant will also have a chip on his shoulder when making his return. In hopes of proving the likes of Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson wrong, Morant is expected to come back a lot stronger than we’ve seen him before.

Marc Gasol is merely one of the many basketball legends who cannot wait to see Morant take on the hardwood. First, Morant expressed appreciation towards the Spaniard for wearing his signature shoes. As a response, the former Grizzlies legend revealed that he was looking forward to seeing the athletic guard suit up.

The Memphis Grizzlies are sitting 13th in the West. Hopefully, Morant can have a huge impact on the squad and lead the Grizzlies to move up a couple of spots in the standings.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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