The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2025–26 campaign hasn’t even begun. Yet it’s already marred by injuries. Ja Morant reportedly suffered an ankle injury that has him listed as week-to-week.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Memphis as Morant joins the team’s growing list of sidelined players. Jaren Jackson Jr. remains on a week-to-week basis following foot surgery, while Zach Edey is expected to miss the first month of the season due to an ankle injury. Brandon Clarke is also still recovering from a knee procedure after a prior PCL injury.
The absence of these players poses a major setback. Morant, Jackson Jr., and Edey were vital contributors to the Grizzlies’ success last season. They helped the team secure a 48–34 record and clinch the final playoff berth by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the