Ja Morant Suffers Right Shoulder Injury

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, following an injury sustained during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 27, 2024. The injury occurred after he collided with a hard screen set by Daniel Theis, causing Morant to fall to the floor. Although he returned to the bench, he did not re-enter the game and was seen keeping his right arm still. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins mentioned that updates on Morant's condition would be provided in the coming days, as the team prepares for their next game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Morant has averaged 21.2 points per game this season but has dealt with multiple injuries, including missing eight games earlier this season due to a hip subluxation and pelvic strains. His past injury history includes a torn labrum in the same shoulder that ended his 2023-24 season prematurely.