Is Ja Morant playing against the OKC Thunder? Latest injury update on Grizzlies' star ahead of matchup (9th April 2023)

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are the second seed in the Western Conference standings as they look to finish off their regular season against the OKC Thunder.

In the matchup, Ja Morant (hand) is listed as doubtful in the injury report along with Dillon Brooks (groin), Desmond Bane (knee), Jaren Jackson Jr. (elbow), Santi Aldama (elbow) and Tysu Jones (foot).

With the second seed secured, the outcome of this ball game won't matter to Morant and the Grizzlies as they look to prioritize health in their final game of the regular season. The same goes for the OKC Thunder as they look to sit out Shai Gilegeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams.

Playoff scenario for Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies

Being the second seed in the West, Ja Morant's Grizzlies will go head-to-head against the seventh seed but will still depend on how the matchups in the Play-in Tournament go down.

As of now, the Los Angeles Lakers (42-39) are seventh in the standings and could be an interesting first-round matchup for the Grizzlies with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the opposing team.

Morant and the Grizzlies could also be in a first-round series against the Golden State Warriors (43-38) if they fail to secure a win against the Trail Blazers (33-48). They could even be in a matchup against the LA Clippers (43-38) if that team loses to the Phoenix Suns (45-36), while the Warriors and Pelicans (42-39) win their respective ball games.