Morant (hip) won't play in Saturday's Game 4 against the Thunder, Pete Pranica of FanDuel Sports Network Southeast reports.
Morant has been downgraded from doubtful to out Saturday due to a hip contusion. Desmond Bane will likely be relied upon heavily for offensive production on the perimeter in his absence. The Grizzlies will have to win Game 4 to give Morant another chance to suit up for Game 5 on Monday.
Morant (hip) finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 23.2 points, 7.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 30.4 minutes per game in 50 regular-season appearances.
Morant missed Saturday's elimination game loss to the Thunder due to a hip injury. He finished the first-round series with averages of 18.3 points, 5.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 27.3 minutes per contest in three appearances. The star point guard dealt with several injuries throughout the season after playing only nine games during the 2023-24 campaign. Morant recorded 13 double-doubles and one triple-double in the 2024-25 season, during which he also supplied shooting splits of 45.4/30.9/82.4 while averaging a career-high 1.8 three-pointers per game.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Officially doubtful for Game 4
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Morant is listed as doubtful for Saturday for Game 4 of the Grizzlies' first-round playoff series versus the Thunder due to a hip contusion.
Earlier Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN relayed that Morant was in line to sit out Game 4, but the Grizzlies aren't officially closing the door on the star point guard suiting up, even though he looks to be trending toward an absence. Scotty Pippen has joined Morant in the starting five since the start of the Play-In Tournament and would likely see more time on the ball in the event Morant can't play. Luke Kennard (Achilles) -- who is listed as questionable -- along with John Konchar and Vince Williams could be the main players who benefit from added minutes if Morant is sidelined.
Morant (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 4 against the Thunder, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Morant sustained a left hip injury on a hard fall in the second quarter of Thursday's Game 3 loss to Oklahoma City, and he'll miss Saturday's win-or-go-home matchup. Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard will likely see an uptick in playing time due to Morant being sidelined. If the Grizzlies win, Morant's next opportunity to play will come in Game 5 on Monday.
Morant (hip) won't return during Thursday's Game 3 against the Thunder.
Morant sustained an apparent left hip injury on a hard fall in the second quarter and will likely require further testing ahead of Saturday's Game 4. The superstar point guard will finish Game 3 with 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five assists and a rebound across 16 minutes. Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen will likely receive a bump in minutes the rest of the way due to Morant being sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Exits to locker room Thursday
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Morant exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left hip injury in the second quarter of Thursday's Game 3 against the Thunder, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.
Morant was undercut by an opposing player on a dunk attempt at the 3:15 mark of the second quarter and stayed down for an extended period. On the bright side, the superstar point guard was able to shoot his free throws before heading back to the locker room. If Morant is unable to return, Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard are candidates for a bump in minutes.
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