Ja Morant sits out Grizzlies’ loss in Boston because of an ankle injury

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, second from left, who is sidelined with an injury, watches the team gather during the end of the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

BOSTON (AP) — Memphis star Ja Morant sat out the Grizzlies’ 131-95 los s to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night because of a right ankle injury.

Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said Morant was injured Tuesday night in a loss at New York. Morant played 34 minutes in that game, finishing with 16 points and 10 assists.

Morant appeared in five straight games following a one-game suspension Nov. 2 at Toronto for what the Grizzlies said was conduct detrimental to the team.

Ty Jerome also remained out. He has a strained right calf.

Memphis has lost seven of eight.

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Ja Morant sits out Grizzlies' loss in Boston because of an ankle injury | iNFOnews.ca
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives around New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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