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Ja Morant - Doubtful to return Friday Morant (shoulder) is doubtful to return to Friday's game against the Pelicans, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Morant suffered an apparent right shoulder injury after running into a Daniel Theis screen, and the doubtful tag suggests the issue might carry some complications for the star floor general. Scotty Pippen should see more minutes if Morant is unable to return.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant - Heads to locker room Friday Morant (shoulder) went to the locker room during the third quarter of Friday's game against the Pelicans, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Morant appeared to be favoring his right shoulder after running into a Daniel Theis screen, and the former has gone back to the locker room for further evaluation. Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard should see an uptick in playing time for as long as Morant is out of the game.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Huff - Playing Friday against NOLA Huff (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Huff is set to return Friday from a four-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. In the 10 games prior to his injury, he averaged 8.7 points and 3.3 rebounds over 16.1 minutes per contest. Huff will join Brandon Clarke in providing big man depth off the Grizzlies' bench behind rookie starter Zach Edey.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies reportedly interested in Nets' 3-and-D wing, trade could improve title odds | Sporting News The Memphis Grizzlies have had a great season thus far, but they could look to add the Brooklyn Nets' 3-and-D wing via trade amid reported i...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

High-scoring Grizzlies to face leaky Pelicans' defense next The Memphis Grizzlies’ offense is on a remarkable roll, setting up a quite favorable matchup on Friday night when they visit a New Orleans P...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

High-scoring Grizzlies to face leaky Pelicans' defense next The Memphis Grizzlies’ offense is on a remarkable roll, setting up a quite favorable matchup on Friday night when they visit a New Orleans P...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Marcus Smart - Won't play Friday Smart (finger) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Smart remains on the mend as he deals with an injury to his right index finger, marking the third straight game he will miss since injuring the finger against the Hawks last weekend. With Smart out again on Friday, other players in the backcourt could get more minutes, like Scotty Pippen, Luke Kennard and standout rookieJaylen Wells.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE