Griz star Morant week to week with ankle sprain

Memphis Grizzlies prima defender Ja Morant is considered week to week owed to a sprained near ankle helium suffered during Sunday's practice, according to a squad spokesperson.

The Grizzlies present person 3 starters recovering from injuries that could sideline them for the commencement of the regular season.

Center Zach Edey underwent country to code laxity successful his near ankle successful June. He is not expected to instrumentality to play until mid-to-late November.

Power guardant Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent country to repair a turf toed wounded successful July. The squad announced a return-to-play timetable of 4 to six weeks for Jackson earlier the commencement of grooming camp, which makes his availability uncertain for the Grizzlies' Oct. 22 opener against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Morant, a two-time All-Star, has played a full of lone 59 games implicit the past 2 seasons. He suffered a season-ending torn labrum successful January 2024 aft playing successful lone 9 games pursuing a 25-game suspension to statesman the season. Morant dealt with a assortment of injuries past season, erstwhile helium averaged 23.2 points and 7.3 assists per game.