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Grizzlies coach says \u2018there\u2019s a good possibility\u2019 Ja Morant plays in London<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> head coach Tuomas Iisalo<\/a> offered an encouraging update<\/a> Saturday on the status of Ja Morant, saying there is \u201ca good possibility\u201d the star guard will return to action Sunday when Memphis faces the Orlando Magic in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Grizzlies (17-23) are set to meet the Magic (23-18) at 12:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video in the United Kingdom, marking Memphis\u2019 second international game of the week. Morant has missed the past six games with a calf contusion, but Iisalo indicated progress following Saturday\u2019s practice.<\/p>\n

Speaking to talkSPORT, Iisalo said there is \u201ca good possibility\u201d Morant will play Sunday after completing a full workout.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe went through the whole practice today,\u201d Iisalo said. \u201cHe was able to go even full speed (for) periods.\u201d<\/p>\n

Morant was sidelined for Thursday\u2019s 118-111 loss to Orlando in Berlin, Germany<\/a>, a game in which Memphis let a 20-point lead slip away. His potential return would provide a boost for a Grizzlies team that has struggled for consistency during an injury- and rumor-filled season.<\/p>\n

Ja Morant\u2019s availability looms over Grizzlies-Magic London matchup\"Jayne<\/p>\n

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The 26-year-old last appeared on Jan. 2 in a 128-121 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a>. In that contest, Morant recorded 16 points, 11 assists, three rebounds and two steals while shooting 7-for-18 from the field and 2-for-3 from three-point range in 31 minutes.<\/p>\n

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For the season, Morant is averaging 19.0 points, 7.6 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 steal across 18 games. His scoring average is his lowest since the 2020-21 season, while his 40.1 percent shooting from the field and career-low 20.8 percent mark from three reflect an uneven offensive year. He is shooting a career-high 90 percent from the free-throw line while playing 28.3 minutes per game.<\/p>\n

Morant\u2019s availability comes amid ongoing trade speculation surrounding the Grizzlies\u2019 direction as the deadline approaches. While Memphis has continued to publicly frame Morant as a central piece, his health and performance have remained focal points during a season that has yet to gain momentum.<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s matchup in London will close Memphis\u2019 two-game international stretch and could mark Morant\u2019s first appearance since early January. The Grizzlies are expected to evaluate his response to Saturday\u2019s workload before making a final determination ahead of tipoff.<\/p>\n

Related: NBA rumors: Jaren Jackson Jr. linked to Pistons, Celtics trade amid Ja Morant uncertain future<\/a><\/p>\n

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