The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2023-24 NBA season was a disaster, as they experienced several injuries across the squad, robbing them of any hope of competing in the Western Conference.
The Grizzlies lost Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane to injuries, but nothing was more heartbreaking than Ja Morant’s season-ending shoulder injury, which necessitated surgery.
Morant’s regular-season debut was postponed while he served a 25-game suspension for his involvement in several firearm incidents.
The great point guard has taken the required steps to correct his conduct and is projected to be totally recovered for the 2024-25 NBA season.
During the offseason, Memphis head coach Taylor Jenkins has been hard at work figuring out how to get his team back to the playoffs.
However, he did deliver an encouraging injury report for Morant on SiriusXM NBA Radio.
“He just got cleared just the other day for full-contact workout,” Jenkins informed me. “He’s ready to hit that full steam.”
Ja Morant was cleared for contact on Wednesday.
Grizzlies Head Coach Taylor Jenkins describes how Ja is progressing in his return with @termineradio, @jumpshot8, & Ryan McDonough.
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Morant was expected to be totally healed by next season, and it appears like he is on schedule to meet that goal.
At his peak, Morant is one of the league’s top players because he is lightning fast and can score quickly.
He’s also an excellent playmaker who can set teammates up for wide-open shots, particularly in transition.
With Morant fully healthy, the Grizzlies should be able to sneak back into the playoff chase, assuming nothing else goes wrong.
