JA MORANT #12 - POINT GUARD - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
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5.0  RPG  •
9.1  APG 
#12 - POINT GUARD - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
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Ja Morant SHINES In His Return! Drops DOUBLE-DOUBLE In Utah 😤| October 23, 2024
OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Ja Morant has 22 points and 10 assists in return, leads Grizzlies to season-opening win over Jazz

Ja Morant had 22 points, 10 assists and five rebounds in his return to action to power the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-124 victory over the Utah Jazz
OCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ja Morant IS BACK 🚨 22 PTS, 10 AST, 5 REB vs Utah Jazz
OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE
JA MORANT IS BACK 🔥 with the CLUTCH LAYUP against the Jazz🍿😤
OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE
Grizzlies' Ja Morant, Hornets' LaMelo Ball primed for returns in 2024-25 | NBA.com After injury-riddled seasons last year, the star point guards in Memphis and Charlotte will return to the court for their respective teams o...
OCTOBER 23 • NBA.COM

Ja Morant's return helps Memphis but the future is unclear for the 2-time All-Star and the Grizzlies

GG Jackson II never played alongside Ja Morant during his first NBA season and only watched the two-time All-Star take the court in nine games for the Memphis Grizzlies
OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabs eight boards Friday Morant registered 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 25 minutes in Friday's 114-109 preseason defeat to the Heat.
Impact Morant returned to the starting lineup Friday following a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, and he finished the preseason finale with a team-high eight rebounds. Morant is looking to bounce back from a tumultuous 2023-24 campaign, during which he missed 73 regular-season games due to suspension and major shoulder surgery. During his last full season in 2022-23, he averaged 26.2 points, 8.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 31.9 minutes in 61 regular-season games.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Ja Morant Highlights vs Miami Heat
OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE
Ja Morant with 17 PTS, 6 AST, 8 REB vs Heat in Preseason 🔥
OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE
Starting preseason finale Morant (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Heat.
Impact As expected, Morant will feature in the backcourt alongside Marcus Smart, though it's uncertain how much of a workload he'll have. The star floor general will aim to remain healthy for the regular-season opener against Utah on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Can the Grizzlies trust Ja to return to MVP form? Ja Morant is set to have a career defining season, no matter which way it goes.
OCTOBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Can the Grizzlies trust Ja to return to MVP form? Ja Morant is set to have a career defining season, no matter which way it goes.
OCTOBER 18 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Expected to suit up Friday Morant (ankle) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game versus the Heat, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Impact Morant is expected to return to action Friday after missing the last three preseason contests due to an ankle injury. The star guard should reclaim his starting spot from Scottie Pippen.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Will Ja leap past all the pressure and silence doubters this season? As the regular season approaches, the NBA world erupts with Ja Morant takes.
OCTOBER 17 • SACBEE.COM
Present for practice Wednesday Morant (ankle) practice Wednesday but remains questionable for Friday's preseason game against Miami, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Impact Morant was joined by Jaren Jackson (hamstring) in practicing Wednesday, although the degree to which the duo participated is unknown. Coach Taylor Jenkins said a decision on both players availability Friday "will be made after Thursday's workout."
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't play Monday Morant (ankle) didn't play in Monday's 120-116 preseason win over the Pacers.
Impact Morant is still dealing with a mild ankle sprain, though he is expected to be back by Opening Night. In the superstar's absence, the Grizzlies will continue to take an extended look at Scotty Pippen and Yuki Kawamura. Morant's last chance to suit up again during the preseason will come Friday versus the Heat.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed with starters Morant (ankle) won't start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact Morant and Marcus Smart (undisclosed) likely won't play Monday, but the Grizzlies haven't officially ruled them out. Morant suffered a mild ankle sprain earlier in the preseason, and it's unclear when he'll be ready for game action again.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis' Ja Morant reveals two players he wants to dunk on In an interview for Overtime.TV, Grizzlies’ star guard craves slamming on two of his tallest teammates.
OCTOBER 13 • KANSASCITY.COM
Not in starting five Saturday Morant (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Bulls.
Impact Morant is not expected to suit up as the club plans to work him back slowly for Opening Night. The superstar sustained a mild ankle sprain during Monday's preseason game against Dallas and hasn't played since. It is unclear if the 25-year-old will return during the preseason, but his next chance to do so will come Monday against the Pacers.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards Sends NBA Necessary Reminder of Ja Morant's Return Anthony Edwards definitely hasn’t forgotten about Ja Morant.
OCTOBER 12 • KANSASCITY.COM
Team USA source: Ja Morant needs to "be in the mix" Memphis Grizzlies star has never worn a Team USA jersey, but that will change soon, according to The Athletic.
OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Amen Thompson looks up to Ja Morant, and studies his game Ja Morant is an inspiration for this budding Rockets star.
OCTOBER 11 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Doesn't play Thursday Morant (ankle) didn't play in Thursday's 119-94 preseason loss to the Hornets.
Impact Morant didn't see the court in this double-digit preseason loss, though that's far from surprising, as the Grizzlies are being extremely cautious with their star point guard following the injuries and off-court issues he's had over the last two years. Morant's next chance to play will come against the Bulls on Saturday, but the star floor general will shift his focus toward being ready for the regular-season opener against the Jazz on Oct. 23, meaning his involvement in the Grizzlies' upcoming preseason games is uncertain.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting vs. Charlotte Morant (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Impact It's unclear if Morant will be sidelined for this preseason contest, but that wouldn't be shocking, as the team's goal is to have him ready for the start of the regular season against the Jazz on Oct. 23. John Konchar will start next to Marcus Smart in the backcourt with Morant not in the first unit.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Grizzlies PG Ja Morant has mild ankle sprain Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has a mild left ankle sprain, coach Taylor Jenkins said Wednesday.Jenkins said an MRI exam detected...
OCTOBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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