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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant out vs. San Antonio SpursThe Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for the second straight night due to a thigh injury.
Ja Morant - Won't go MondayMorant (thigh) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs.
ImpactMorant was listed as questionable leading up to Monday's tipoff due to right thigh soreness, and the team has since announced that he won't be able to run the floor. Look for Tyus Jones to draw another start at point guard in Morant's absence.
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Brandon Clarke - Likely out another weekClarke (hip), who has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs, is unlikely to return until next week, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
ImpactClarke will miss a fifth consecutive game Monday, and coach Taylor Jenkins said that the 26-year-old will be back "hopefully sometime next week." As a result, Clarke should be sidelined Wednesday against San Antonio and Saturday against the Pacers, and he'll focus on his recovery in hopes of returning next week.
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Steven Adams - Available MondayAdams (illness) is available for Monday's contest against San Antonio, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.
ImpactAfter missing the Grizzlies' last contest, Adams is officially available for Monday's matchup against the Spurs. The veteran center is averaging 8.0 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 26.8 minutes throughout his first 35 appearances this season. Xavier Tillman figures to return to his typical reserve role with Adams back in action.
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Jake LaRavia - Available against SpursLaRavia (ankle) is available for Monday's game against San Antonio, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.
ImpactLaRavia was recalled from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Monday, and he'll be able to play through his right ankle soreness against the Spurs. Over 23 appearances with the parent club this year, he's averaged 3.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 14.4 minutes per game.
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Simone Fontecchio - Not listed on injury reportFontecchio isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ImpactFontecchio was sidelined for the team's previous contest due to an illness, but it appears he's moved past the aliment and will suit up Tuesday. However, he's not expected to be part of Utah's rotation, as he hasn't played in an NBA contest since Dec. 26.
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Collin Sexton - Still out TuesdaySexton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ImpactSexton will miss a fifth straight game due to a right hamstring injury. The initial report said he'd be sidelined for at least a week, so the team should be releasing an update on the point guard's rehab process in the coming days. Talen Horton-Tucker (ankle) is also out, so expect Malik Beasley, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Ochai Agbaji to continue garnering increased roles behind Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson until Sexton is able to return.
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