Grizzlies’ Morant has UCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in about three weeks

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is expected to miss at least the next three weeks due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is expected to miss at least the next three weeks due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

The injury occurred Wednesday during the Grizzlies’ 124-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Grizzlies announced the severity of the injury Saturday and said the two-time All-Star would be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks.

This represents the latest setback in a tumultuous season for Morant, who had missed six games with an injured right calf before returning Sunday for the Grizzlies’ 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in London.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) hangs from the rim after dunking against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) hangs from the rim after dunking against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Morant has appeared in only 20 of the team’s 43 games this season and has averaged 19.5 points, 8.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds amid trade speculation.

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