Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gave an update on Morant's injury after they ruled him out of Friday's contest due to right foot soreness. "He's been nursing a foot sprain since the Houston home game," Jenkins said. "Last game against the Spurs, he got tangled up, had a little collision there with a Spurs player that really worsened it."

Taylor Jenkins explained why Ja Morant's Grizzlies have been increasing Jaren Jackson Jr.'s workload amid an injury-riddled season.

The Memphis Grizzlies ruled out star Ja Morant for Friday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs due to right foot soreness. Morant missed his 18th game this season, making him ineligible to win regular-season NBA awards;

Morant (foot) is unlikely to play Friday against the Spurs, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports. Morant is still listed as questionable to play, but coach Taylor Jenkins didn't sound optimistic about his chances of suiting up.

Morant (foot) will not play Friday against the Spurs. After originally carrying a questionable tag, Morant was later downgraded to doubtful during warmups. The Grizzlies ultimately decided to err on the side of caution,

With just over three seconds left and down by three, Grizzlies star guard Desmond Bane decided to chuck up a game-tying shot from well beyond the three-point line. With the game on the line, Bane drilled it, only to have the shot waved off because Jenkins called a timeout before the release.

Every team has weak points. The goal is to not let them become fatal characteristics. Problems arise when those flaws get accentuated in clutch moments. Identifying how to negate issues before being exposed is a job for Taylor Jenkins but Ja Morant’s captivating yet inconsistent Memphis Grizzlies now know the problem: Turnovers.

Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant didn't care that he dunked on Victor Wembanyama after being asked about it postgame.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be available on Monday against the Houston Rockets after being listed as questionable to play.

Ja Morant (right foot soreness) missed his 18th game of the season Friday night vs. the Spurs, making him ineligible to win regular-season NBA awards.

Superstar Ja Morant and NBA's shortest player Yuki Kawamura have developed a strong bond since Kawamura joined the Memphis Grizzlies in the offseason.