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Ja Morant Out At Least Two Weeks With Grade 1 Calf Strain, Ruled Out for Thursday vs. Kings

The Grizzlies turn to short-term guard depth during his recovery.

Overview

  • Morant sustained a grade 1 right calf strain on Nov. 15 against the Cavaliers after seven points in six minutes.
  • He missed Tuesday's game against the Spurs and will sit again Thursday versus the Kings, his second straight absence.
  • He is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, with the timeline subject to further evaluation.
  • Earlier this month he missed a game for right ankle soreness and served a one-game team suspension.
  • Through 12 games this season he has averaged 17.9 points, 7.6 assists and 3.5 rebounds, and he has already missed three games.