As the Memphis Grizzlies gear up for their Thursday action against the Orlando Magic, the team doesn’t plan to have its star guard, Ja Morant, on the court.
According to the team’s official injury report, Morant has been ruled out once again with a calf injury.
Thursday’s game will mark the sixth absence in a row for Morant. While he has been dealing with setbacks all season long, the timing of his recent string of absences is interesting, considering Morant has been a prominent names popping up in trade rumors.
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Last week, it was revealed that the Memphis Grizzlies have been open to taking on calls regarding a potential Morant move. It was recognized as the first time in Morant’s career that it was happening.
While the Grizzlies are more open to moving on from Morant than ever, they are reportedly willing to keep him around unless the right offer comes across their lap. The Grizzlies would prefer young impact players and picks as they seem to be heading into a retool phase.
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Morant is an interesting trade candidate for win-now squads. His numbers are down this year, as he posted averages of 19.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 7.6 assists. Considering the value is lower, with the production dip and the injury questions, teams might see this as a low-risk, high-reward scenario.
The Grizzlies don’t seem close to getting a deal done right now, but the continued absence of Morant will certainly keep the questions coming.
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