SAN ANTONIO — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is no longer eligible for regular season NBA awards. Morant, who is out on Friday night due to right foot soreness, is missing his 18th game of the season.

SAN ANTONIO — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is unlikely to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said.

The NBA requires players to participate in 65 games for selection to the All-NBA teams, MVP, and other awards.

The Memphis Grizzlies ended the 2023-24 regular season with a 27-55 record, as the team was never healthy and head coach Taylor Jenkins didn't have enough talen

Morant has had several injuries over the past two seasons, and hopefully, this doesn't become a regular thing for one of the young, budding stars in the league. It will be interesting to see what his availability looks like closer to game time.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was added to the injury report on Friday morning. Morant is questionable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans due to an illness. Morant has missed 18 games this season while dealing with a string of injuries. The 18 missed games led to Morant being ineligible for All-NBA and other regular season awards.

On Monday afternoon, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Minnesota Timberwolves. For the game, they could be without their best player, as Ja Morant is on the

Ja Morant is out for Grizzlies-Spurs on Friday night and this latest absence has huge implications for the end of the season.

Morant and the Grizzlies found themselves in an afternoon matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the NBA's loaded slate for MLK Day. While on TNT'

Ja Morant is listed as questionable for the Grizzlies' upcoming game against the Pelicans due to an illness. This is a crucial game for the Grizzlies, who are dealing with multiple injuries. The Pelicans also have key players injured.