Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant sprained his left ankle during the second quarter of his team’s game against the Nets on Monday, the team’s PR department tweets.
The severity of the injury wasn’t immediately known but Morant hopped around in severe pain after he landed on Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot‘s foot while trying to contest a shot. X-rays revealed no fracture, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets, and the team will await the results of an MRI as soon as Tuesday.
Morant was eventually brought back to the locker room in a wheelchair. He returned to the bench in the second half wearing a walking boot.
If Morant is sidelined for a long stretch, it would have a huge impact on the team’s goal of reaching the playoffs. Tyus Jones would likely be thrust into a starting role in his absence.
Memphis is already a little shorthanded in the backcourt as De’Anthony Melton has missed playing time due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
I saw it live and it wasn’t pretty. Glad to see it isn’t worse than it looked
If this is true than just wow…seems like a different star is injured every day. It’s just not fair…
Guards attacking the rim man. Can’t overdo that. They said sprain. Hope that’s it. Take your time get healthy Ja.
Looked like high-ankle sprain. I’d say 2-4 weeks. Hope it’s not though.
Saw the game on Pass, the way Ja hopped towards the sideline, that was some serious grade sprain ……… hope he recovers fast. Jaren Jackson too.
The good thing about it was the rest of the team started playing! Hopefully when he’s back this will make the team better.
dude acted like he was about to lose his leg, hopping around like a fool. we’ve all been there.