The Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz will go head-to-head on Friday night. Ja Morant is dealing with a right calf strain, however, so is the Grizzlies star playing tonight vs. the Jazz?
It has been a difficult season so far for Morant, who has been limited to only 12 games played as of this story’s writing. Additionally, Morant is consistently being mentioned in trade rumors.
For now, Morant’s focus is on trying to return from injury in hopes of helping the Grizzlies. Here’s everything we know about Ja Morant’s injury status for tonight’s game vs. the Jazz.
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Ja Morant’s injury status vs. Jazz
Morant is currently listed as questionable due to his aforementioned calf injury, per the NBA injury report.
The Grizzlies guard is hoping to return on Friday night. Memphis is 11-13 in the 2025-26 season — good for ninth place in the Western Conference. If Ja Morant can return and stay healthy, perhaps the team will make a postseason run.
As for whether or not Morant is playing tonight vs. the Jazz, the answer is still uncertain.
Grizzlies’ injury report
Morant is among 10 Grizzlies listed on the injury report.
Ja Morant (right calf strain): Questionable
Jahmai Mashack (G League two-way): Questionable
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (G League two-way): Questionable
Brandon Clarke (right knee surgery recovery): Out
Zach Edey (left ankle stress reaction): Out
Ty Jerome (right calf strain): Out
John Konchar (left thumb UCL tear): Out
Scotty Pippen Jr. (left great toe surgery recovery): Out
Javon Small (left toe turf toe): Out
GG Jackson (G League on assignment): Out
Jazz’s injury report
The Jazz have seven players listed on Friday’s injury report.
Walker Kessler (left shoulder injury recovery): Out
Georges Niang (left foot fourth metatarsal stress reaction): Out
Elijah Harkless (G League two-way): Out
Taylor Hendricks (G League on assignment): Out
Cody Williams (G League on assignment): Out
John Tonje (G League two-way): Out
Oscar Tshiebwe (G League two-way): Out