Ja Morant’s injury status for Grizzlies-Nuggets

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been sidelined for the past five games after a hard fall against the Los Angeles Lakers that left him with a posterior hip subluxation and pelvic muscle strain.

“While attempting to catch a lob during the third quarter of the November 6 game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Morant was destabilized in mid-air by a Lakers player, causing him to go into extreme right hip flexion,” the Grizzlies announced on November 9. Imaging revealed a posterior hip subluxation (without dislocation) along with multiple associated grade 1 pelvic muscle strains. Morant will be monitored on a week-by-week basis and updates will be provided as necessary.”

While Morant recently indicated he would be back soon, the star point guard has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets.

The Grizzlies have released their injury report for this game and Morant will be joined on the sidelines by Zach Edey and GG Jackson.

Memphis defeated Denver on Sunday, a game in which Nikola Jokic was sidelined for personal reasons. Jokic was eliminated from the rematch on Tuesday for personal reasons.

Like last season, the Grizzlies have dealt with numerous injuries to start the year, but they are hopeful that Morant and others can return soon. The Western Conference is tough, but the Grizzlies have done well to stay in the mix.

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