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Topic: Ja Morant
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January 2025
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December 2024
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Ja Morant considered ‘week-to-week’ with shoulder injury
Ja Morant’s status is considered “week-to-week” with what the Grizzlies are now calling a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced in a medical update Monday evening.
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Grizzlies podcast: Can Memphis survive new wave of injuries?
The Grizzlies are dealing with injuries to several key contributors. What will it take to stay afloat during a challenging point in the schedule?
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Grizzlies hold steady against Pelicans, but Morant injury raises concern
Ja Morant was hit by Pelicans center Daniel Theis during the third quarter. He hit the court after the contact, went to the locker room and did not return to the game.
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Morant, Jackson help Grizzlies break decade-long losing streak in Boston
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 59 points as Memphis defeated Boston in Boston for the first time since 2013.
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Box score: Grizzlies 127, Celtics 121
Ja Morant scores 32 in Boston, to help Grizzlies snap 32-game losing streak
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Grizzlies podcast: More tests coming for Memphis
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ loss at Dallas and what went wrong in the final moments for Memphis.
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Grizzlies star Ja Morant ejected after foul call officials say was wrong
Crew chief Pat Fraher said the shooting foul called on Ja Morant prior to his second technical foul was incorrect.
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Ja Morant says Derrick Rose taught him ‘how to be a man’
Due to Morant’s suspension and injuries to both players, they shared the court together in only two games. But they built a strong connection in a short period of time.
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Grizzlies rally from 19-point deficit to win over Pacers
The Grizzlies whittled into the Pacers lead by halftime and outscored Indiana in the third quarter with Morant and Jaylen Wells pushing the offense.
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November 2024
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Grizzlies podcast: On Ja Morant’s (brief) return and the week ahead
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s dynamic return from injury, a busy Thanksgiving week schedule and how the Grizzlies may deploy what could be their deepest roster ever.
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Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies game against Pistons Wednesday
Ja Morant was ruled out of Wednesday’s game against the Pistons with a knee contusion.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. predicts Ja Morant’s unpredictability
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Herrington: Ja Morant puts on show in return; may have the Grizzlies primed for a run
Ja Morant is back in flight and back in control, dominating the game with the Trail Blazers with 22 points and 11 assists in only 23 minutes.
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Ja Morant, Marcus Smart discuss imminent returns
Grizzlies star Ja Morant is officially active and available the team announced at 6:16 p.m. ahead of Monday night’s game against Portland.
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Grizzlies update injury report ahead of clash with Denver
Taylor Jenkins commented on the injury status of several players on Sunday. The team has listed Ja Morant and Zach Edey as out ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets.
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Grizzlies Insider: Trending topics one month into Memphis’ season
Here’s a spin around the latest Grizzlies news and notes one month into the regular season.
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The Grizz are on a roll. Can it continue without Ja and Bane?
The Grizzlies have labeled Ja Morant “week-to-week,” a purgatory where he joins backcourt mate Desmond Bane. Can the Grizzlies go on to win without the two as the schedule grows more difficult?
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Grizzlies issue Ja Morant injury update
The play in which Morant was injured appeared to be a foul, but it was not called.
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Grizzlies coach gives update on Ja Morant injury
Ja Morant has already been ruled out of the Grizzlies’ game Friday against the Wizards.
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Grizzlies podcast: Memphis’ surprising quartet
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the strong starts to the season by Jaylen Wells, Jay Huff, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia.
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What Grizzlies fans should be worried about
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss Memphis’ Monday and Wednesday losses to the Nets and Bulls.
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Grizzlies podcast: Whoa, Jay Huff and Santi Aldama
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first week of the season for the Memphis Grizzlies and the strong starts for Ja Morant, Santi Aldama and Jay Huff.
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October 2024
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Calkins: On opening night in Memphis, Grizz fans got everything they wanted
After a season of misery, Memphis fans got everything they wanted in Saturday’s home opener. Including the return of Ja Morant, the debut of Yuki Kawamura — and an unexpected hero in a Hufflepuff shirt.
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Nike pop-up truck with exclusive Ja 2 merch coming to Memphis
Nike is bringing a Ja 2 pop-up truck to Memphis and hosting a community block party in coming days.
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Herrington: Morant’s peak form, Edey’s rough debut in Grizzlies opener
Chris Herrington’s four next-day reactions to the Grizzlies’ 126-124 opening win Wednesday over the Utah Jazz. The four involve Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Jay Huff and Marcus Smart.
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Grizzlies podcast: Final preseason takeaways
Drew Hill provides the latest on the injury to Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and why he believes Memphis’ caution with the big man is warranted.
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