Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will remain out for the Jan. 11 game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a right calf contusion.
Morant has missed the past four games. He was listed as questionable during the first three games, but was ruled out the day before the past two matchups.
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The two-time All-Star has been the center of trade talks in recent days, with the Grizzlies deciding to listen to offers on Morant. This is the first time Memphis has explored trade opportunities for Morant in his seven seasons.
The Grizzlies (16-22) are 10th in the Western Conference. Morant has been available for 18 games. The matchup against Brooklyn will be Morant’s 21st missed game this season.
Morant is averaging 19 points and 7.6 assists; the Grizzlies are 6-12 when he played this season.
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
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