Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks with a sprained left elbow ligament, the NBA team said Saturday.<\/p>\n
The injury means Morant will be out of action through the league’s February 5 trade deadline.<\/p>\n
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The 26-year-old guard, who clashed with the Grizzlies coaching staff early this season, has been the subject of trade speculation in recent weeks.<\/p>\n
He missed six games in January with a right calf contusion, returning with a strong performance in the Grizzlies’ win over the Orlando Magic in London.<\/p>\n
The Grizzlies said in a brief statement that Morant sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow in Wednesday’s home loss to the Atlanta Hawks.<\/p>\n
Morant scored 23 points and handed out 12 assists before departing favoring his arm after racing back to block a shot.<\/p>\n
Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists per game for the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n
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Asked in London about trade rumors he indicated he wants to stay in Memphis.<\/p>\n
“I’ve got a logo on my back, so that should tell you exactly where I want to be,” said Morant, who has a tattoo of the Grizzlies logo. “I’m a very loyal guy.”<\/p>\n
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