Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is expected to play on Jan. 21 when the team hosts the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum (7 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network).
Morant was not listed on the injury report. He missed six games due to a right calf contusion before returning on Jan. 18 against the Orlando Magic in London, part of the Grizzlies’ two-game series in Europe.
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Morant shined, finishing with 24 points and 13 assists in the win.
The two-time All-Star has been the center of trade talks in recent days, with the Grizzlies deciding to listen to offers. This is the first time Memphis has explored trade opportunities for Morant in his seven seasons.
The Grizzlies (18-23) are 11th in the Western Conference. Morant has been available for 19 games. Memphis has a 7-12 record when he has played.
He is averaging 19.3 points and 7.8 assists 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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