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Ja Morant Set to Return for London Game?

1/16/2026

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The Memphis Grizzlies expect Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies guard) to play this Sunday after a right calf injury sidelined him Thursday.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed optimism that Morant will return for the London game.
Morant, in year three of a five-year, $197.2 million deal, averages 19 points and 7.6 assists; a decision on his availability is expected Saturday as the Grizzlies stand 17-22, 10th in the Western Conference.

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The Memphis Grizzlies expect Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies guard) to play this Sunday after a right calf injury sidelined him Thursday.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed optimism that Morant will return for the London game.
Morant, in year three of a five-year, $197.2 million deal, averages 19 points and 7.6 assists; a decision on his availability is expected Saturday as the Grizzlies stand 17-22, 10th in the Western Conference.