Ja Morant out at least 2 more weeks after imaging shows 'incomplete healing' of UCL sprain

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the first half of NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in London. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for at least two more weeks.

The team announced Friday its All-Star point guard is continuing to experience discomfort from his UCL sprain in January and that follow-up imaging revealed "incomplete healing of the injury." He will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

The @memgrizz today announced the following medical update for Ja Morant: pic.twitter.com/nlhN0DoyPh

— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 6, 2026

Morant last played on Jan. 21 and has only played in 20 games this season. The 26-year-old point guard has averaged 19.5 points, 8.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds on 23.5% shooting from behind the arc. Most of Morant's numbers are his lowest since his first few seasons in the league.



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