In spite of the injuries, the Grizzlies (22-11) remain second in the Western Conference standings. They'll be without Zach Edey (concussion protocol), Ja Morant (shoulder sprain), Santi Aldama (ankle), Brandon Clarke (knee), GG Jackson (foot recovery), Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) and Marcus Smart (right index finger).

Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at [email protected]. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC. Ja Morant missed most of last season with a right shoulder injury, too.

All eyes will be on Kevin Durant as Phoenix Suns face the Memphis Grizzlies for the New Year's Eve matchup on 31st December.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies shared a medical update on Ja Morant after the guard suffered an injury in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Dec. 27. Morant has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, according to a statement from Grizzlies officials on Dec. 30.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been listed as week-to-week as he deals with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. The Grizzlies made the announcement on Monday and said that further updates would be provided.

T he Memphis Grizzlies are facing the Phoenix Suns in the third stop on their five-game road trip. Tuesday's game will also be the first meeting between these two teams this seaso

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.

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is considered week-to-week after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder.