Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (back) won't play on Saturday against the Hawks. The 2019 No. 2 overall pick hasn't played his best this season, averaging 21.2 points. He'll also miss his 12th game after appearing in only nine contests during the 2023-24 campaign. It's unknown if Morant will be ready to go when the Grizzlies play the Clippers on Monday night. But until he is back on the floor, Scotty Pippen Jr. is worth starting, with the 24-year-old averaging 14.3 points, 5.9 assists, and 1.4 steals in 10 appearances with the first-five this season.
Ja Morant Doubtful For Saturday Night Against Atlanta
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Morant injured his back in the third quarter of the Grizzlies' 144-93 obliteration of the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The 25-year-old had previously been listed on the injury report with back soreness but was able to play three games in a row. He exited early in the third quarter on Thursday after falling hard on a contested layup. Fantasy managers should expect Scottie Pippen Jr. to slide into the starting lineup. Pippen will make an intriguing fantasy and DFS option as a starter as he's averaged 14.3 PPG and 5.9 APG when he's in the starting lineup.
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (back) appears good to go for Thursday's matchup against Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Per ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has said Morant is expected to play on Thursday. A back problem gave Morant a questionable tag on the injury report. Morant has crushed it in his most recent three appearances, averaging 26.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (back) is questionable heading into Thursday's encounter with the Golden State Warriors. The 2019 No. 2 overall pick has averaged 22.0 points, 8.4 assists, and 1.1 steals during the 2024-25 campaign. However, he's also missed 11 games for various reasons. With Marcus Smart (shoulder) doubtful, Scotty Pippen Jr. may fill the void at the one if low back soreness keeps Morant off the floor versus the Dubs. Pippen has played well with the first-five this season, averaging 13.4 points, 5.9 assists, and 1.4 steals in 10 starts, making him a must-start in nearly any fantasy format.
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (back) will not suit up for Sunday's clash against Washington. After going close to a 30-point triple-double in Saturday's win over Boston, Morant steps aside for at least one game due to back soreness. This is a signal for fantasy managers to fire up Scotty Pippen Jr, who produced his first career triple-double in a matchup against the Wizards earlier in the season. Marcus Smart should also benefit from Morant's absence, especially after he had a light 19-minute workload on Saturday versus the Celtics.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards. Morant appears to be dealing back soreness, but looked fine on Saturday when he finished with 32 points and nine assists across 34 minutes of action. It sounds like this is a minor issue, but fantasy managers should check back ahead of tip-off. If Morant sits, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Marcus Smart are both candidates to see increased roles. Pippen played extremely well when Morant was out earlier in the season. That being said, Pippen could be worth a look as a streaming choice if Morant is unable to play.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (knee) is expected to come back and play after a one-game absence. The team has listed him as probable despite the left knee contusion. Morant has been a mainstay on the injury report this season, so getting a probable tag is a welcomed development. As he joins the starting five again, Scottie Pippen Jr. and Jaylen Wells will likely take a hit in fantasy value.
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's encounter with Detroit. Per Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal, Morant is out with a left knee contusion. Memphis' star guard only just returned from a hip problem, which kept him out of action for eight games. He's already set to miss his 10th contest of the season against the Pistons. Morant's absence will elevate Scotty Pippen Jr.'s fantasy value. He produced a big 30-point double-double in the last game without Morant. However, getting the same kind of numbers out of him on Wednesday seems unlikely because Detroit allows the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing point guards.
Ja Morant Will Return Monday Against Trail Blazers
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hip) has missed the team's last eight games and was considered questionable for Monday night. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, however, Morant will return on Monday to face the Portland Trail Blazers. They will finally have a fully healthy backcourt in what felt like forever. While his minutes this season have been at a career-low, he's averaged 20.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.0 threes, and 4.3 turnovers per game across eight appearances.
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hip) has been listed as questionable for Monday's contest against Portland. He was considered doubtful for the previous game against Chicago, and an upgrade to a questionable status means that Morant is getting close to returning to action. The star guard has been unavailable for eight games. Scotty Pippen Jr. went off for a big 30-point double-double on Friday versus the Bulls, but he will lose a large chunk of minutes once Morant is back. Monday's matchup would be an excellent spot for a big comeback game for Morant, as the Trail Blazers have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points in the league to opposing point guards this season.
