The Memphis Grizzlies’ head coach, Taylor Jenkins, provided an update on star point guard Ja Morant. Following a poor 27-win season in 2023-24, the Memphis Grizzlies have exceeded expectations and emerged as one of the West’s greatest teams. Halfway through the season, the Grizzlies are 26-15 and third in the conference.
The Grizzlies’ offense has been more balanced this season, with star big Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way with 22.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game. The 2022-23 NBA Defensive Player of the Year is having a career season on offense, contributing significantly to Memphis’ success.
Ja Morant, Jackson’s co-star, has had a dismal season with his barrage of ailments
Certainly preventing him from establishing a rhythm. Morant has already missed 18 games this season, including Friday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins provided an update on Morant’s injury after the team declared him out of Friday’s game due to right foot pain.
“He’s been nursing a foot sprain since the Houston home game,” Jenkins informed the crowd. “Last game against the Spurs, he got tangled up, had a little collision there with a Spurs player that really worsened it.” Morant is averaging 21.4 points and 7.5 assists per game this season, his lowest scoring total since his sophomore year. After only nine games last season, the Grizzlies have been desperate to see their franchise point guard He is still unable to play on the court due to his injury.
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