Ja Morant Out 2 Weeks with Calf Strain

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant sustained a Grade 1 right calf strain during the first quarter of the team's 108-100 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 15, and he will miss at least the next two weeks while the team reevaluates his condition.

The injury occurred when Morant collided with Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill while pursuing a rebound, prompting him to limp off the court with 6:01 remaining in the period. He had scored seven points in six minutes of play before exiting. The Grizzlies announced the diagnosis on Monday following an MRI, confirming Morant will be sidelined until at least late November. This marks the latest setback for the 25-year-old two-time All-Star, who missed the previous game against the Boston Celtics on November 12 due to right ankle soreness.

Morant's absence compounds challenges for a Grizzlies team struggling through a 4-11 start to the season, including a current four-game losing streak. The Western Conference squad sits 12th in its division and lacks depth at point guard, with reserves Ty Jerome sidelined by a high-grade right calf strain and Scotty Pippen Jr. out with a left big toe injury. Forward Brandon Clarke continues to...