JANUARY 9•NBA.COM
Grizzlies' Ja Morant to undergo season-ending shoulder surgeryThe two-time All-Star led Memphis to a winning record when he played after a league-mandated suspension this season.
Ja Morant's season is over because of a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies say he needs surgery
Ja Morant’s season is over, with the Memphis Grizzlies announcing that their star guard needs surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulderJANUARY 9•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grizzlies' Ja Morant to have season-ending surgeryMorant is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-25 season.
JANUARY 9•THEATHLETIC.COM
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's season is over. He needs surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulder
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's season is over. He needs surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulderJANUARY 9•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ja Morant - Ruled out for seasonThe Grizzlies announced Monday that Morant will miss the rest of the 2023-24 season after an MRI revealed a labral tear in his right shoulder.
ImpactMorant was initially diagnosed with a subluxation of his right shoulder, but the Grizzlies discovered a much larger issue following the MRI. Morant will undergo season-ending surgery in the near future and is expected to make a full recovery in advance of the 2024-25 season. With Morant sidelined, the Grizzlies are going to need Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane to pick up the bulk of the playmaking duties, while Vince Williams could find himself with a larger role in the rotation. Morant's season will end with just nine games played and averages of 25.1 points, 8.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 three-pointers.
JANUARY 9•ROTOWIRE
LA Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns Updated Injury ReportThe Clippers and Suns will be almost all the way healthy for this game
JANUARY 9•KANSASCITY.COM
Udoka Azubuike - Ruled out MondayAzubuike (illness) is inactive Monday against the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
ImpactAzubuike will miss Monday's contest due to an undisclosed illness, but he's coming off back-to-back DNP-CD's regardless. He'll now have two full days to heal prior to facing the Lakers on Thursday.
JANUARY 9•ROTOWIRE
