The Memphis Grizzlies are 38-24, fourth in the Western Conference standings. Though they’ve yet to officially clinch a postseason berth but barring a catastrophic collapse, they should be preparing for their fourth playoff run in the last five years. The only problem is that, no matter what, they’ll be doing it with a franchise star who isn’t fully healthy.<\/p>\n
Though Ja Morant<\/a> is still regarded as one of the NBA’s preeminent talents, he’s dealing with a shoulder injury that appears to be impacting his game. In fact, following Wednesday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the two-time All-Star told reporters that he “should’ve been out” after missing their previous two games (h\/t Action News 5 reporter Matt Infield).<\/p>\n “I’ve played like this all season, honestly… Gotta get the win.”<\/p>\n Ja Morant makes it abundantly clear his shoulder isn’t fully healthy:<\/p>\n “I should’ve been out, but I was out there.”<\/p>\n “I’ve played like this all season honestly, but is what it is.”<\/p>\n “I don’t know (if he’s gonna have to deal with it all season).”<\/p>\n Full comments \u2b07\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/39WHFBn2H0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Infield (@Matt_Infield) March 6, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n