Grizzlies notebook: Ja’s status, Edey’s nickname and ‘short term’ thinking
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant during action against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up practice on Thursday afternoon with a notable face on the floor.
It was point guard Ja Morant, who hasn’t appeared in a game since suffering a calf strain in the early minutes of a Nov. 15 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Morant’s injury timetable suggested an update could come this week as he was reevaluated. Instead of a formal release, news was provided by Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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