Overview
- Morant left late in the fourth quarter of Portland's 124-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday and was officially ruled out for the remainder of the game.
- Head coach Micah Nori said Morant told him he felt a 'twinge' in his left hamstring and that the team will evaluate him with imaging and follow-up exams.
- Morant had 14 points, two rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes before exiting the game.
- Morant's immediate availability for Portland’s upcoming road game in Utah is uncertain and the team is expected to lean more on veterans Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard while giving extra minutes to younger guards.
- The injury carries added significance because this was Morant's first game against his former team since the June trade and hamstring problems can range widely in recovery time, so next-day medical results will be the key story to watch.