Grizzlies not concerned about Ja Morant’s back injury

Meghan Triplett: During pregame Coach Jenkins said that there is a chance Ja Morant doesn’t play today but they will wait and see how his pregame warm up goes before making that decision. Jenkins did say that he doesn’t see this leading to multiple …

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Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
During pregame Coach Jenkins said that there is a chance Ja Morant doesn’t play today but they will wait and see how his pregame warm up goes before making that decision. Jenkins did say that he doesn’t see this leading to multiple games. They are just being cautious. – 5:44 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Ja Morant is a game-time decision, per #Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins. Big crowd expected for the All-Star guard. #Pacers5:37 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Coach Jenkins is here. Jenkins says that the team did not do much in shootaround so Ja Morant may still play tonight, but regardless of this game the back is not a long-term issue. – 5:34 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Ja Morant does seem to be in good spirits, though, as evidenced by him interrupting Desmond Bane’s interview.
“What y’all talkin’ ‘bout?” 😂😂
#Grizzlies | #Pacers pic.twitter.com/AchZYVZ1Os12:49 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
I’m at Grizzlies shootaround. Ja Morant is in sweats and house shoes. He’s listed as doubtful tonight against the #Pacers due to back soreness. – 11:54 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant is not participating in shootaround today. So feels pretty safe to say he’s going to be out, although it’s not official yet. – 11:48 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Ja Morant is doubtful for the game tonight. What must his team do to win in his probable absence?
@NathanChester24 has our Memphis Grizzlies at Indiana Pacers Game Preview
https://t.co/OT1ih7eajq pic.twitter.com/QyZE7g8zwp8:40 AM

Ja Morant @JaMorant
KAT wilding 🔥🔥 – 10:48 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
With 56 points through three quarters, Towns has eclipsed the 52 points Ja Morant scored Feb. 28 for the most by a Spurs opponent this season – 10:34 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant was present at Grizzlies practice today but he is doubtful tomorrow against the Pacers with back soreness. dailymemphian.com/section/sports…5:36 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Ja Morant is doubtful for the Grizzlies tomorrow against the Pacers. He’s got back soreness.
Brogdon, Bitadze, Duarte, and Stephenson are questionable for the Pacers. Same guys that have been out remain out. – 5:36 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
As Memphis clings to a half-game lead over Golden State for the West’s No. 2 seed, star guard Ja Morant has been listed as doubtful for Tuesday’s game against Indiana due to back soreness.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com5:35 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
New @DrinkBODYARMOR EDGE flavors are top tier 💯 Always givin me that extra boost 😤 #GetYourEDGE pic.twitter.com/1qGU7s1FxW2:08 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant triple-double watch initiated.
10 points, seven assists, five rebounds. – 8:42 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant with a technical foul now. – 8:11 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The Racers are dancing again!
Ja Morant has high hopes. dailymemphian.com/section/sports…6:34 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Taylor Jenkins thinks Ja Morant uses his body well on drives, and it’s a huge boost for offense because of his unpredictability on drives, and he thinks it makes it tough on defense as well – 5:36 PM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
That Alo sequence — track down block then an alley oop to Williams — was worthy of Ja Morant. – 6:09 PM

More on this storyline

Tim Bontemps: Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant needed to get an extra stretch in the locker room after he had his hip tighten up in the third. Said he’ll be sore tomorrow, but that was what led Morant to be able to come back and play the entire fourth quarter. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / February 25, 2022
Damichael Cole: Ja Morant is officially back pic.twitter.com/hseXFp35zv -via Twitter @DamichaelC / February 16, 2022