The Grizzlies announced Monday that Ja Morant will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.
Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant will undergo season-ending right shoulder surgeryThe team made the announcement on Monday night.
Morant hurt his right shoulder during Saturday’s training session, causing him to miss Sunday’s road win against the Phoenix Suns. He underwent an MRI that revealed an underlying labral tear that would require surgery to repair, according to the team.
Morant is expected Fully recovered by the start of the 2024-25 season.
The Grizzlies finished 6-3 with Morant in the lineup, matching Memphis’ win total during his 25-game suspension. Which he accomplished earlier in the season. Morant was suspended for conduct detrimental to the league for possessing a firearm during an Instagram Live video. He served an eight-game suspension after a similar incident last season.
Morant will be the second Memphis starter to undergo season-ending surgery. Steven Adams will be out for the entire season after undergoing preseason surgery to repair his cruciate ligament. Anterior to his right knee, an injury that has kept the pivot out of action since January of last year.
Morant, a two-time All-Star who is in the first season of a five-year, $197 million maximum contract extension, He is averaging 25.1 points and 8.1 assists in nine games this season.
The Grizzlies are in 13th place in the Western Conference with a 13-23 record.
