Ja Morant suffers injury blow as Grizzlies face huge worry ahead of new season

The Memphis Grizzlies might have to start their season with their star, Ja Morant. According to the latest report, the young Grizzlies star suffered an ankle sprain on Sunday. Memphis News beat reporter, Damichael Cole, said that Morant suffered the injury during practice.

The Grizzlies' star is considered week-to-week in his return timeline, which means that he will be ruled out for the Grizzlies' preseason opener on Oct. 6 against the Detroit Pistons.

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Nandjee Ranjan is a journalist covering the NBA and WNBA at Sportskeeda whose passion for basketball dates back to his childhood when he enjoyed playing the sport in school.

Nandjee finds his heart divided between two NBA powerhouses: the LA Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. He idolizes LeBron James and his leadership, while he appreciates the Warriors' dynamic and team-oriented style of play.
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