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Memphs Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has missed each of the team’s last two games due to a shoulder injury. In his absence, the Grizzlies went 1-1. Morant’s next opportunity to suit up is on Wednesday when the Grizzlies take on the Portland Trail Blazers.
With less than a month remaining in the regular season, the Grizzlies are 43-26 and own the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. However, they are just one game behind the Houston Rockets for the No. 2 seed. After missing the postseason entirely last year, the Grizzlies are potential title contenders once again.
As the Grizzlies look to gain momentum going into the playoffs, Morant’s health is crucial to the team’s success.
On Tuesday, Memphis made an announcement regarding Morant ahead of their game against Portland.
Morant has missed 11 games for the Grizzlies so far this season, including four in March. Unfortunately for Morant and the Grizzlies, the Murray State alum will miss his 12th game of the season as he has already been ruled out for Wednesday’s game.
Interestingly, the Grizzlies ruled Morant out due to hamstring soreness instead of anything shoulder-related. Regardless, this could be a big loss for Memphis as they prepare to face a Trail Blazers team that has won each of their last two games.
The Grizzlies are one of the most well-rounded teams in the NBA and are statistically a top-10 team on both sides of the all. However, for them to reach their full potential, Morant’s presence is essential. Hopefully for them, he can return sooner rather than later.
NBA Fans React to Ja Morant Injury News Before Grizzlies-Trail Blazers
The Memphis Grizzlies suffered a crushing loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday, but continue their five-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
The Grizzlies were without star point guard Ja Morant against the Kings, but co-star guard Desmond Bane picked up in his absence. Bane dropped 44 points in a losing effort, but it has become more clear that Memphis’ success leans on Morant’s health.
Now, after missing the last two games, the Grizzlies have announced Morant’s status for Wednesday’s game in Portland. The Grizzlies have ruled out Morant due to left hamstring soreness.
Morant has already missed 26 games this season, and the Grizzlies are 15-11 when he sits. While, in theory, the Grizzlies should have no trouble against a 30-39 Trail Blazers team, they will be much more prone to an upset without Morant.
In his last five games before getting hurt, Morant averaged 32.8 points, 8.0 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 55.8% from the field and leading the Grizzlies to a 4-1 record. With Morant playing at such a high level, it is a shame that he is now set to miss his third consecutive game. Many NBA fans have gone to social media to react to Morant’s status.
“JA BRO WTF?????” one fan reacted.
“Again Ja..omg,” another fan said.
“So like when we gonna have one game without a new injury,” a fan replied.
“Can we just fast forward to next season? I’m over this,” another fan commented.
The Trail Blazers have followed up a five-game losing streak by winning two consecutive games, as the Morant-less Grizzlies will have to do all they can to avoid the upset.
Monday’s matchup in Sacramento marks the start of a five-game road trip for the Grizzlies, looking to fend off a Kings squad that is on a four-game losing streak. Unfortunately for the Grizzlies, they will be playing without star point guard Ja Morant.
The Grizzlies have ruled out Morant for Monday’s game in Sacramento due to left hamstring soreness.
Morant missed Memphis’ 34-point win over the Miami Heat on Saturday due to right shoulder soreness, as this hamstring injury is a new concern.
Morant is now set to miss his 26th game of the season due to injury, but the Grizzlies have held it together while he is sidelined with a 15-10 record. Of course, the Grizzlies are still much better with Morant on the court, especially with how he has been playing recently
In his last five games, Morant is averaging 32.8 points, 8.0 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 55.8% from the field and leading the Grizzlies to a 4-1 record. Many fans have taken to social media to react to Morant’s latest injury news for Monday’s matchup with the Kings.
“when tf did this happen,” one fan questioned.
“JA WHAT,” a fan reacted.
“????? It went from shoulder to hamstring? I pray to see the days of a consistent healthy ja goat morant,” another fan replied.
The Grizzlies have proven they can still win without their star point guard, but his absence will certainly make things more difficult against a talented Kings team.
Coming off a crushing nine-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, the Memphis Grizzlies are heading into the second leg of a back-to-back series against the Miami Heat.In Friday’s game against the Cavaliers, Grizzlies star Ja Morant put together his best performance of the season. Despite the loss, Morant dropped 44 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists on efficient 17-22 shooting from the field.
With Morant finally finding his groove recently, many fans are likely excited to see how he follows up a 44-point outing, but the Memphis star’s status for Saturday’s game is in jeopardy.
The Grizzlies have listed Morant as questionable with right shoulder soreness but received another update before tip-off.
Ja Morant will be a gametime decision
“He’s pretty banged up from the game before” Jenkins said.
— Drew Hill (@DrewHill_DM) March 15, 2025
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has labeled Morant as a game-time decision, saying that “he’s pretty banged up from the game before.”
The Grizzlies are playing their fifth game within seven days on Saturday, so it is no surprise that Morant is a bit banged up. Morant has been incredible in this stretch, though, and likely deserves a day off if possible.
Morant has already missed 24 games this season, as the Grizzlies are 14-10 without him so far. If Morant has to miss Saturday’s game against the Heat, they could be in trouble, but Miami has struggled more than any other team.
The Heat have lost their last six games heading into Saturday’s matchup in Memphis, so even without Morant, the Grizzlies should be able to pull out a much-needed bounce-back win.
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