Herrington: Four takes on Morant’s injury and what it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (right) drives past Brooklyn Nets guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (9) as Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke sets a screen during the first half on Monday, Dec. 28, in New York. Morant went from the court to a wheelchair to a walking boot after a game injury Monday. (Kathy Willens/Associated Press)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
Regardless of how long the point guard is out because of his ankle injury, the season is not lost.
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