The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a disappointing start to the season, sitting 11th in the Western Conference at 4-8. The team has faced turmoil, in large part surrounding point guard Ja Morant . But he has still been solid for the team on the court.

During Tuesday's 133-120 loss to the New York Knicks, Morant suffered a minor ankle injury.

With Wednesday night's tipoff against the Boston Celtics approaching, Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo revealed that Morant is “ trending towards being out ,” per ClutchPoints beat reporter Daniel Donabedian. Not long afterward, it was announced that Morant is officially out.

This season, Morant has played in 11 of the team's 12 games. He is averaging a team-high 18.9 points and 8.1 assists per game. However, he is shooting just 35 percent fro

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