Grizzlies' Ja Morant Sidelined Week-to-Week with Shoulder Injury

The Memphis star suffered a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the same one that required surgery last season.

Ja Morant sustained a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder during the Grizzlies' win over the Pelicans on Friday and is listed as week-to-week.
The injury occurred when Morant collided with a hard screen set by Daniel Theis; the same shoulder required surgery for a labral tear last season.
Morant has missed 13 games this season due to various injuries and is at risk of falling short of the 65-game minimum for All-NBA eligibility.
The Grizzlies are 8-5 in games without Morant this season but face a challenging schedule in the coming weeks, including matchups against top Western Conference teams.
Morant is averaging 21.2 points, 7.9 assists, and 4.4 rebounds in 20 games this season, contributing significantly to Memphis' 22-11 record and second-place standing in the West.