Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Ja Morant's Updated Injury Status for Grizzlies-Spurs

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Jan 17, 2025 2:52 PM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs are having a rematch on Friday of the exciting game they had two days ago in San Antonio. The Grizzlies were able to secure the win with a final score of 129-115.

The Grizzlies had three players score 20+ points: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Santi Aldama. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 19 points in the game. It was an all-around team performance that the Grizzlies will be looking to replicate in Friday's rematch.

For Memphis, its ability to replicate Wednesday's performance could be dependent on the injury status of star point guard Ja Morant.

Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Morant is currently listed on the injury report as QUESTIONABLE as he deals with right foot soreness.

The right foot soreness is an updated injury designation for Morant, as he has previously been dealing with an AC join sprain.

Status Report: @memgrizz at @spurs, January 17: pic.twitter.com/OlamXzd7Cb
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) January 16, 2025

Morant has been a fan favorite due to his acrobatic plays and last game was no different.

Morant had previously stated he was done with dunking but that didn't stop him from going at the league's premier shot blockers, Victor Wembanyama, which instantly went viral despite it being after the whistle.

Ja Morant just threw down a CRAZY dunk after the whistle pic.twitter.com/fpQnist4AJ
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2025

Fans will be anxious to see if Morant hits the court in hopes of duplicating this play, but having it count this time around. In 24 games this season Morant has averaged 21.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.3 steals on 45/31/82 shooting splits.

Morant has been a driving force in keeping the Grizzlies near the top of the Western Conference standings.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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