Memphis Grizzlies PG Ja Morant had been out of the lineup since mid-November before returning to the court for last Friday’s game vs. the Utah Jazz. However, Morant has since suffered another setback after injuring his ankle.
Morant suffered an ankle sprain in Monday’s game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers and did not return. The Grizzlies are officially listing Morant as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8 p.m. ET tonight.
Let’s take a look at the latest Ja Morant injury update for tonight's game and find out if he's playing, plus check out some key stats and PrizePicks picks for the rest of the Grizzlies’ players, including Jaren Jackson Jr.
Ja Morant Injury Update: Is Morant Playing Tonight?
The Grizzlies are officially listing Morant as questionable for Wednesday’s game due to the left ankle sprain. Morant suffered the injury late in the fourth quarter of Monday’s 121-103 win against the Clippers after he stepped on another player’s foot.
The Grizzlies star was on a minutes restriction in just his second game back from a calf strain. Before leaving the game, Morant scored 12 points on 4-of-12 shooting to go along with 4 assists and 3 rebounds against the Clippers.
Monday’s game marked just the second contest back in the lineup for Morant after he missed 10 consecutive games due to a left calf strain. Morant also had missed time in the preseason due to a sprain on the very same ankle.
The Grizzlies point guard has appeared in just 14 games this season as a result of various aches and pains. In those contests, Morant has put together averages of 17.7 points, 7.5 assists, and 3.5 rebounds, but is shooting just 35.7% from the field.
Target Jaren Jackson Jr. if Ja Moant is Out?
It’s quite possible that Memphis could be without two of its top guards on Wednesday. The team has already ruled out G Cam Spencer due to personal reasons. As a result, F Jaren Jackson Jr. could be in line to pick up the scoring slack if Morant isn’t in the lineup.
Jackson has been a model of consistency since entering the NBA as a first-round pick back in 2018. The veteran big man is averaging 17.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per contest, while shooting 34.5% from three this season.
The Grizzlies forward is also coming off his best game of the season. In Monday’s win vs. the Clippers, Jackson scored a season-high 31 points on 13-of-18 shooting, while dishing out 4 assists and rejecting 5 shots.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Projections vs. Timberwolves
Here are the most popular Jaren Jackson Jr. player picks for Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves tonight, via PrizePicks where you can pick More or Less on player stats to win real money in every NBA game.
- 19.5 Points
- 5 Rebounds
- 27 PRA
- 24.5 Pts+Rebs
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The Grizzlies could be without star PG Ja Morant for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Morant is currently listed as questionable due to a left ankle sprain.
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