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Ja Morant Ruled Out vs. Nuggets With Calf Strain as Jaren Jackson Jr. Listed Questionable

The team plans to re-evaluate Morant’s right calf two weeks after the Nov. 15 strain.

Overview

  • Morant is listed as out for Monday’s home game against Denver due to a right calf strain, with a re-evaluation set two weeks from the Nov. 15 injury.
  • His absence follows a stretch of reduced efficiency and heightened scrutiny, with USA TODAY reporting friction with coach Tuomas Iisalo and ongoing trade speculation.
  • Jackson Jr. is questionable with a right ankle sprain after missing two games, during which Memphis won twice with Santi Aldama starting in his place.
  • The injury report also includes Javon Small (toe), Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) and Brandon Clarke (knee), reflecting a short-handed rotation.
  • Memphis hosts the Nuggets at FedExForum on Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET.