The Memphis Grizzlies have managed to position themselves in the mix for the second seed in the Western Conference, all while having the most combined missed games among players on their roster, several of which have been by Ja Morant.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is considered week-to-week with a grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced Monday.  The injury came on Friday as the Grizzlies faced the New Orleans Pelicans.

Morant played in just nine games in the 2023-24 season, with the Grizzlies then finishing the season with a 27-55 record. In the 2024-25 season, Morant was getting back in his groove — but now, he's once again dealing with an injury.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant scored a team-high 31 points in the loss, but these games have been highly competitive between the two teams, which have split the last 10 games 5-5 apiece. Morant has missed the last four game with an AC joint sprain.

Ja Morant diagnosed with right AC joint sprain injury, which occurred during the Grizzlies' game against the Pelicans on December 27.

Ja Morant posted a cryptic picture of himself on Instagram after the Grizzlies ruled him out against the Thunder.

Ja Morant scored 25 points before leaving because of a right shoulder injury during the Grizzlies' win over the Pelicans.

Ja Morant has a sprained right shoulder and will be considered week to week, the Memphis Grizzlies said Monday.

Led by star point guards Ja Morant and Steph Curry, the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors have had one of the better Western Conference rivalries in r