Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant Questionable Wednesday vs. Trail Blazers
According to Memphis Grizzlies PR Official Twitter, All-Star point guard Ja Morant is questionable for the team's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday with soreness in his left ankle.
.@memgrizz status report, Feb. 16 vs @trailblazers:
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) February 16, 2022
QUESTIONABLE
Ja Morant - LT Ankle Soreness
OUT
Dillon Brooks - LT Ankle Sprain
Yves Pons - LT Thigh Soreness
Xavier Tillman - RT Thigh Soreness
Morant could be looking at a second-straight absence after missing last night's contest with the New Orleans Pelicans - a 121-109 Memphis victory (the club's sixth straight).
The 22-year-old is set to start in this weekend's All-Star Game on the strength of impressive per-game averages of 26.4 points, 6.8 assists, and 5.9 rebounds. Morant's performance has also helped guide the Grizz to a 41-18 record, good for third place in the loaded Western Conference.
Tyus Jones filled Morant's spot in the starting lineup against the Pels and poured in a career-high 27 points to go along with nine assists. At just $3,800 on FanDuel, Jones would be an automatic plug and play in Wednesday DFS contests if he earns another spot-start.
Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. ($7,700 on FanDuel) and guard Desmond Bane ($6,300 on FanDuel) would also be in line for increased usage.
FanDuel Sportsbook has the Grizzlies listed at -11.5 on the spread and -700 on the Moneyline this evening. Memphis' NBA Championship odds currently stand at +3,000.
