Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow. The team announced the injury Saturday morning. As it stands right now, the Grizzlies are 18-25 on the season, 1.5 games back of the final NBA Play-In spot.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant's ailing left elbow will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the team announced Saturday. Morant returned to play last Sunday after missing six games with a calf injury.
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Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks due to a left elbow injury. Morant sustained a UCL sprain in his left elbow during the team’s home game against the Hawks on Wednesday, the team tweets.
In a game where both franchises continue to navigate turbulent seasons, the New Orleans Pelicans secured a 133-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Friday night, dropping the Grizzlies to 18–25 on the season and now have lost seven of their last ten games.
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As soon as Ja Morant returned to the court, another injury set him back. Morant will miss the Memphis Grizzlies' home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow.
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