Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant will miss Sunday night's matchup of the top two teams in Western Conference standings due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced. Morant's absence comes after he had previous shoulder surgery, raising concerns about his health and the Grizzlies' ability to perform without him.
Morant had season-ending surgery in January to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder. He was cleared for basketball activities in July and has averaged 21.2 points and 7.9 assists per game for the 22-10 Grizzlies. This recent injury has put him at risk of missing significant time again.
Sunday will mark the 13th game missed this season by Morant due to a variety of injuries, putting him in jeopardy of falling short of the league's 65-game minimum required to be eligible for All-NBA consideration and other major awards.
The Grizzlies have gone 8-4 without Morant this season, showcasing the depth of their roster. However, the team clearly relies on Morant's scoring and playmaking abilities to elevate their performance in tight matchups.
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