Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant missed Tuesday’s game vs. Orlando due to right thigh soreness, but there are no long-term concerns about the injury, writes Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. It sounds like the team was simply playing it safe with Morant, who recently returned from an eight-game absence and will be available on Wednesday for the second game of a back-to-back set.
While Morant will suit up on Wednesday, the Grizzlies may give a few other regulars the night off when they host the Clippers. According to the team (Twitter link), Desmond Bane (right foot soreness), Jaren Jackson Jr. (left calf soreness), and Tyus Jones (left foot soreness) are all considered doubtful to play.
Here are a few more injury updates from around the NBA:
- Two teams still in the thick of the Western Conference play-in race won’t have their All-Stars available on Wednesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (left ankle sprain) will miss a second consecutive game when the Thunder host the Pistons, per Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman (Twitter link), while forward Lauri Markkanen (left hand contusion) won’t play for the Jazz in San Antonio, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune (Twitter link).
- Jarrett Allen (right groin strain) and Isaac Okoro (left knee soreness) missed Tuesday’s game for the Cavaliers, but Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com hears their absences were precautionary, with the team having already clinched its playoff spot. “Isaac is extremely disappointed because Isaac wanted to play all 82 games,” head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “But this is something where just big picture we need to make sure we take care of him. We know how important he is and how impactful he can be for us. So, you just have to keep an eye on him. Isaac will keep running through a wall if you don’t pull him back some. We’re trying to do our best to protect him.”
- Tyrese Haliburton (right ankle sprain; left elbow soreness), Buddy Hield (non-COVID illness), and Chris Duarte (left ankle soreness) will all be unavailable for the Pacers on Wednesday vs. Milwaukee for a second consecutive game, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Myles Turner, who has missed the last two games due to left ankle soreness, is listed as questionable.
Love hearing about hungry Cleveland.
Pistons are feisty but OKC should win, even without SGA. They should have won last night. Seems like all the favorites were resting on their laurels. Would love to see them disrupt some shiznit in the playoffs!
P.s. I hope my abbreviations didn’t offend any snowflakes out there…lmao
Where’s the conspiracy theory?
Ja isn’t hurt…
There ya go…
BTW the use of the term “snowflake” is self depreciation…
It’s no longer a pejorative against others, but a sign of fear of individuals being themselves from the poster…
It’s a stain on you, you don’t “trigger” anyone who fits into that category… Because they are proud of their individuality…
Don’t you dare correct me. I’m a top 3 commenter…you are in thin ice
If Grizzlies plan to rest players, they should rest Morant too.
Desmond Bane (right foot soreness), Jaren Jackson Jr. (left calf soreness), and Tyus Jones (left foot soreness) are all considered doubtful to play.
Rest 3 players, Grizzlies would lose
Rest 2 players, Grizzlies would win
Sure, there is a player who wants to play all 82 games for a change, which is a rarity in today’s game, but no way, let’s hold him out to “protect” him… what incredible BS… I’m getting so tired of this