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Is Ja Morant Playing Tonight vs Bulls? Grizzlies Injury Report (23rd November)

Sameen Nawathe
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) takes videos with his phone, after the game against the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum.

When Ja Morant sustained a hip injury on the 6th of November, the immediate word from the Grizzlies’ team doctors was that he’d be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. He hasn’t played any of the Grizzlies’ 7 games since, and it doesn’t seem like he’ll be fit to play tonight either.

The injury report for the Bulls game was released, and even after two weeks of rehabilitation, Morant isn’t fully healthy yet. He’s been listed as doubtful due to subluxation in his right hip, meaning the Grizzlies will be suiting up for an 8th consecutive game without the former ROTY.

Grizzlies’ head coach Taylor Jenkins said on Tuesday that imaging on Morant’s right hip turned out “really good,” but the guard would still be monitored weekly.

While he’s still being monitored, the upgrade from completely out to doubtful is something to look forward to, as it means he’s nearing full health quicker than expected. Morant hinted at it as well, claiming he may be closer to a full recovery than most people think.

https://twitter.com/jamorant/status/1858343456134791273?s=48

With Morant out, the Grizzlies are likely to continue running Scotty Pippen Jr. at the point guard position. The Grizzlies should be confident of a win, as Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. have been very important in ensuring the team doesn’t lose a step in the tightly contested Western Conference. The Spaniard is scoring 12.9 points per game, and JJJ has been the chief contributor, with 22.9 points.

Without Morant, Memphis has won 4 of their 7 games. This is promising and proves the team has a deep roster and isn’t affected adversely by injuries and absences.

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Sameen Nawathe

Sameen Nawathe

Sameen Nawathe is an NBA Editor at The SportsRush. Drawing from his extensive background in editing his university publications, Sameen brings a distinguished level of professionalism and editorial acumen to his position. With over a decade of practical sporting knowledge, he adeptly curates a spectrum of content, ranging from foundational sports highlights to insightful analysis of potential NBA trades. Sameen's passion for basketball ignited with LeBron James, whom he credits for sparking his love for the game. He fondly reminisces about James' 2018 season, which he often describes as "the best display of pure hoops we've ever seen". When he's not immersed in the world of writing or playing basketball, Sameen can be found enjoying Taylor Swift's music or passionately supporting Manchester United during soccer matches. Join him as he delves into the dynamic and captivating realm of the NBA.

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