Grizzlies announce Ja Morant is out tonight. But his absence also has big implications for All-NBA eligibility.Source: Twitter @mikecwright What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant won’t be taking any 2024-25 NBA regular season awards. By sitting out the 140-122 win over the San Antonio Spurs Friday (17/1), Morant missed his 18th game in the season so far. According to the NBA rules players must have at least 65 under their belt to be eligible for individual trophies.
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Ja Morant is out for Grizzlies-Spurs on Friday night and this latest absence has huge implications for the end of the season.
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Ja Morant (right foot soreness) missed his 18th game of the season Friday night vs. the Spurs, making him ineligible to win regular-season NBA awards.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gave an update on Morant's injury after they ruled him out of Friday's contest due to right foot soreness. "He's been nursing a foot sprain since the Houston home game," Jenkins said. "Last game against the Spurs, he got tangled up, had a little collision there with a Spurs player that really worsened it."
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