The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the NBA’s most impressive teams this season. Despite missing key players for extended periods of time, including star poi

Ja Morant, out since Dec.27 with a shoulder injury, has been upgraded to questionable for the Memphis Grizzlies game vs the Houston Rockets Thursday

Tim MacMahon: Ja Morant has been upgraded to questionable vs. Rockets tomorrow after missing the last five games. Mavericks without Luka and Kyrie again tonight at Memphis. But Grizzlies not exactly healthy, either, with Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Santi Aldama and Luke Kennard out and Desmond Bane doubtful. Tipoff at 7 p.m. - 11:59 AM

The Memphis Grizzlies have managed to position themselves in the mix for the second seed in the Western Conference, all while having the most combined missed games among players on their roster, several of which have been by Ja Morant.

The Memphis Grizzlies are approaching the halfway point of the 2024-25 NBA season with hopes of making a run toward competing for a championship. If the Grizzlies are to achieve that goal, the returns of some key injured players will be crucial.

The Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are still learning Zach Edey‘s most efficient actions but Taylor Jenkins may need to lean on the rookie against the Houston Rockets (24-12). Ja Morant (right AC joint sprain),

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is one of the NBA’s best point guards when healthy, but availability has been a real issue the last two seasons. Playing just nine games last season, Morant began the year with a 25-game suspension.