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Ja Morant’s last few days have been defined by cautious optimism and uncertainty as the Memphis Grizzlies continue their preseason without their electrifying star. The primary narrative is Ja’s lingering injury concerns—specifically, a sprained left ankle that’s kept him sidelined for all preseason games so far. Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo announced this week that Morant remains week-to-week and while he’s reportedly getting shots up after practice, there’s no clarity on his exact return date. This late-stage uncertainty is a major concern for the Grizzlies with the regular season less than a week away. According to Sports Illustrated, Morant was pivotal last season, averaging 25.1 points and 8.1 assists, and when he was off the floor, the team’s pace and offensive efficiency plummeted.
There’s still some encouragement: both Morant and fellow franchise cornerstone Jaren Jackson Jr. are “progressing very well” in their rehabs, per Memphis’s latest media availability. Iisalo says they’re able to do significantly more in practice than even a week ago, which bodes well for their potential availability when games start to count. But with both stars out, Memphis is experimenting with younger players and new additions like Ty Jerome in hopes of staying competitive, even as their preseason record stands at a disheartening 0–3.
Tonight’s Grizzlies vs. Hornets preseason matchup will almost certainly be without Morant again. The Times of India’s sports report notes that Memphis is “unlikely to risk either player” in the final tune-ups. The team is focusing more on chemistry-building and player development, relying on names like Santi Aldama and Jaylen Wells to pick up the slack until Morant and Jackson Jr. fully return.
On the business and fan engagement front, there’s buzz around the surprisingly low ticket prices for Memphis’s regular season opener against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans. Fadeaway World captured the fan reactions, noting tickets are as low as four dollars—a shocking figure for a matchup that not long ago was touted as a marquee event in the NBA. Speculation suggests Morant’s probable absence combined with several other key injuries is driving the price drop, while others point to a larger trend of waning interest as veteran superstars approach retirement. Some commentators are openly pondering whether Ja and Zion can reclaim their projected superstar status or if off-court distractions and injuries have knocked them off course.
Meanwhile, Ja’s social media presence remains largely focused on lighter content and fan engagement. Recent viral video clips have celebrated his athleticism, with the Threads platform buzzing last weekend about his “most athletic block ever.” Separately, NBA analysts on social echoed a sense of anticipation for a “legit revenge tour” when Ja returns, expressing hope that his comeback—whenever it happens—will be a fun, redemptive story to watch.
No major controversies or business ventures have surfaced for Morant in the past twenty-four hours and trade rumors have cooled, despite persistent speculation floating around some fan-run YouTube channels about a potential Miami move. To date, these remain unconfirmed and not discussed by credible insiders.
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