Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is coping with a proper calf pressure suffered in a recreation on Nov. 15 in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Morant shall be reevaluated in two weeks, the crew introduced on Nov. 17. This implies he’ll be sidelined for the sport in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum on Nov. 22.
Commercial
Morant is averaging 17.9 factors and seven.6 assists in 12 video games this season.
Morant’s absence is one among many who has decimated the Grizzlies level guard depth. Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe), Ty Jerome (calf) and Javon Small (toe) are all at present out with accidents.
Vince Williams Jr. and Cam Spencer have performed in additional major playmaking roles with out the purpose guards.
Williams had a career-high 15 assists within the Grizzlies’ 136-97 win against the Sacramento Kings on Nov. 20. Memphis additionally set a brand new franchise document with 42 assists in that win.
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat author for The Business Attraction. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Comply with Damichael on X, previously often called Twitter, @DamichaelC.
This text initially appeared on Memphis Business Attraction: Ja Morant injury update for Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks
