{"id":427543,"date":"2026-01-24T18:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T18:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/427543\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T18:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T18:38:08","slug":"grizzlies-morant-has-ucl-sprain-and-will-be-re-evaluated-in-about-three-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/427543\/","title":{"rendered":"Grizzlies&#8217; Morant has UCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in about three weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) hangs from the rim after dunking against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo\/Brandon Dill)Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant looks on from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo\/Brandon Dill)Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) handles the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo\/Brandon Dill)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 ldQoSP\">Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 eUNKoh\">Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) hangs from the rim after dunking against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo\/Brandon Dill)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">MEMPHIS, Tenn. \u2013 Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is expected to miss at least the next three weeks due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The injury occurred Wednesday during the Grizzlies\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hawks-grizzlies-score-47e939b6b08497c7023c3d68a80e1a7d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">124-122 loss<\/a> to the Atlanta Hawks. The Grizzlies announced the severity of the injury Saturday and said the two-time All-Star would be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This represents the latest setback in a tumultuous season for Morant, who had missed six games with an injured right calf before returning Sunday for the Grizzlies\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/magic-grizzlies-score-london-c08d1ef3cc119512d8345b55c127b2b2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">126-109 victory<\/a> over the Orlando Magic in London.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Morant has appeared in only 20 of the team&#8217;s 43 games this season and has averaged 19.5 points, 8.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds amid <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/ja-morant-grizzlies-london-calf-nba-8ee9cbde2e6bc978ad839b7027168571\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">trade speculation.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">___<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">AP NBA: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/NBA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/NBA<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. 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