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Tim McMahon
memphis grizzlies star guard ja morant The team announced Saturday morning that he would miss at least three weeks due to an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow, meaning he would be sidelined through the February 5 trade deadline.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported earlier this month that the Grizzlies are entertaining trade offers for Morant.
According to league sources, there has been little interest in the two-time All-Star guard due to Morant’s availability issues. Morant has played a total of 79 games since the start of the 2023–24 season due to suspension and various injuries.
Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists on a career-worst shooting 41.0% from three-point range and 23.5% from 3-point range in 20 games this season. Morant has two years and $87 million remaining on his contract after this season after the Grizzlies declined to include him in extension discussions last season.
He suffered the injury on a spectacular chase-down block during Wednesday’s home defeat atlanta hawks. He finished the game recording 23 points and 12 assists, but clearly favoring his left hand.
Morant returned after a six-game absence due to a calf injury in the Grizzlies’ previous game on Sunday in a win over the Grizzlies. orlando magic in London. After that game, Morant remained adamant that he would like to remain with Memphis.
“I have a logo on my back, so that tells you where I want to be,” Morant said after his 24-point, 13-assist performance, referring to the tattoo of the Grizzlies’ logo on his back. “If anyone here knows me, I’m a very loyal guy.”
