The Grizzlies’ backcourt hasn’t caught a single break this month, and Ja Morant’s latest setback just tightened the squeeze. Memphis already entered November juggling injuries at point guard, but losing their franchise engine this early changes the entire rhythm of their season. And the timing couldn’t be worse.

Morant had been grinding through a busy start (12 games played out of the first 14), putting up 17.9 points and 7.6 assists on 35.9% shooting. Then came the sequence that shifted everything. One ankle issue. One return. And one abrupt exit that raised alarms. However, the star is reportedly determined to stay in Memphis despite growing tension with the head coach.

On Nov. 18, the team announced via official update that Morant suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain and will be re-ev

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