Grizzlies’ Ja Morant likely to miss rest of 2022 playoffs with knee injury

Memphis All-Star guard Ja Morant is doubtful for the remainder of the NBA postseason after an MRI and further evaluation revealed a bone bruise in his injured right knee.

The Grizzlies said they expect him to make a full recovery.

The NBA’s most improved player had been averaging 38.3 points a game in the Grizzlies’ Western Conference semifinal matchup with Golden State. But he sat out the 101-98 Game 4 loss on Monday with what the team said at the time was a sore knee.

The Grizzlies trail 3-1 in the series with Game 5 set for Wednesday night (9:30 ET, TNT) in Memphis.

Source: https://www.nba.com/news/grizzlies-ja-morant-injury-status-playoffs-2022