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Injuries Leave Grizzlies Short-Handed vs. Kings as Jaren Jackson Jr. Doubtful and Ja Morant Out

Sacramento’s 3-12 start may be tempered by Keegan Murray’s anticipated return from thumb surgery.

Overview

  • Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. EST in Memphis as the Grizzlies host the Kings.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. is listed as doubtful with a right ankle sprain after averaging 17.9 points and 5.3 rebounds this season.
  • Ja Morant remains out with a right calf strain and is expected to miss more than a week.
  • Memphis is 4-11 with five straight losses and has struggled late in games, with coach Tuomas Iisalo citing fourth-quarter execution issues.
  • The Kings are 3-12 after a seven-game skid and, per reports, expect Keegan Murray to make his season debut, with Domantas Sabonis listed day to day.