{"id":543215,"date":"2026-01-17T18:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T18:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/543215\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T18:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T18:32:15","slug":"ja-morant-injury-update-grizzlies-star-could-return-vs-magic-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/543215\/","title":{"rendered":"Ja Morant injury update: Grizzlies star could return vs Magic in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> point guard Ja Morant<\/a> is trending toward making a potential return against the Orlando Magic<\/a> on Jan. 18 in London.<\/p>\n

Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo told reporters on Jan. 17 that there’s a “good chance” Morant plays in the game at O2 Arena (11 a.m., Prime Video). Morant has missed the past six games while dealing with a right calf contusion.<\/p>\n

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Morant is listed as probable on the injury report, which is a positive sign. Memphis wants to make sure Morant feels comfortable with his calf before clearing him to play.<\/p>\n

“There’s a good chance he plays,” Iisalo said. “He went through full practice today, and now we’ve just got to see how his body responds in the morning.”<\/p>\n

The two-time All-Star has been the center of trade talks in recent days<\/a>, with the Grizzlies deciding to listen to offers. This is the first time Memphis has explored trade opportunities for Morant in his seven seasons.<\/p>\n

The Grizzlies (17-23) are 11th in the Western Conference. Morant has been available for 18 games. Memphis has a 6-12 record when Morant has played.<\/p>\n

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He is averaging 19 points and 7.6 assists this season.<\/p>\n

Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.<\/p>\n

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