The Memphis Grizzlies just delivered the kind of update no fan wanted to hear. After exiting the matchup against the San Antonio Spurs with visible discomfort, Ja Morant has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right calf strain, and the team announced he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. While the term “Grade 1” sounds mild, the timing couldn’t be worse for a Memphis squad already battling depth issues and an unforgiving Western Conference schedule.

Morant had recently been working his way back into rhythm after dealing with right ankle soreness earlier in the month. The calf strain now raises concerns about a possible chain-reaction issue, especially considering his explosive play style and Memphis’ dependence on his downhill creation. With the Grizzlies sitting in a precarious early-season p

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