Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies star out ‘week to week’ with shoulder injury

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors | By Dana Gauruder | Last updated Dec 30, 2024 8:28 PM ET

Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will miss multiple games due to another shoulder injury. Morant has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder and is considered week-to-week, according to a team press release.

Morant suffered the injury against the Pelicans on Friday. Morant underwent season-ending surgery in January to repair a labral tear in the same shoulder.

Morant has flashed All-Star form in his return this season, averaging 21.2 points, 7.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 27.7 minutes per game. He has appeared in 20 of the team’s 33 games. He missed eight consecutive games in November due to a posterior hip subluxation.

The latest injury will likely prevent Morant from making any All-NBA teams this season. Players are required to appear in 65 games to gain consideration.

Morant was limited to nine games last season due to a league suspension and then a shoulder injury.

Another prominent Memphis guard, Marcus Smart, is dealing with a finger injury and is also listed as out for Tuesday’s game against Phoenix.

With Morant and Smart sidelined, Scotty Pippen Jr. will join Desmond Bane in the starting backcourt. Luke Kennard and two-way rookie Cam Spencer are the top options off the bench.

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