Grizzlies: Ja Morant Sidelined Two More Weeks with Elbow Injury

Memphis, Tennessee (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies announced Thursday that star guard Ja Morant will remain sidelined for at least two more weeks while recovering from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, raising questions about his availability for the rest of the season.

The two-time All-Star has not played since sustaining the injury during a 124-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on January 21. Follow-up imaging conducted Wednesday revealed incomplete healing, and the team stated that Morant continues to experience discomfort despite progress in his rehabilitation. He is scheduled for reevaluation in two weeks, which could push any potential return into late March with roughly two dozen games left in the regular season.

This season has been limited for Morant, who has appeared in just 20 games, averaging 19.5 points, 8.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 28.5 minutes per game. His field-goal percentage stands at 41 percent, with 23.5 percent from three-point range, marking a dip from his previous output. The 26-year-old guard tallied 23 points and 12 assists in his final appearance against Atlanta, securing a double-double in nearly 30 minutes of play.