Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant played well Friday, scoring 21 points, grabbing five boards and dishing out seven assists in a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
That proved to be the final game of his season.
Morant will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn labrum, the Grizzlies announced Monday. The 24-year-old is expected to make a full recovery after injuring his shoulder during a training session Saturday.
It was a short return to the lineup for Morant, who was suspended for conduct detrimental to the league because he flashed a firearm during an Instagram Live video during the offseason. The Grizzlies went 6-3 following his return, matching their win total during the 25-game suspension.
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Marcus Smart, who Memphis acquired in a trade with the Boston Celtics this offseason, is expected to return as the Grizzlies’ primary ball handler.
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