Ja Morant's season nightmare comes to an end

The Ja Morant season has come to an early end. The Memphis Grizzlies announced that the guard will not return to play this season due to a sprain in the ulnar collateral ligament of his left elbow.

The two-time All-Star player has only been able to play 20 games this season, once again marked by physical issues. The injury occurred on January 21, in the second game he played after returning from a two-week absence due to calf discomfort.

Due to persistent pain, Morant recently underwent a medical evaluation to assess his situation. As part of the treatment, he was recommended a platelet-rich plasma injection to promote ligament recovery. The team's forecast is that he should be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.

The guard's sports situation has not gone unnoticed within the franchise. Before the February trade deadline, the Grizzlies explored possible trade options, though they did not find significant interest from other teams.

Constant Physical Problems

In terms of continuity, problems have accumulated in recent years. Morant has only played 79 games in the last three seasons, hindered by various injuries and suspensions. Nonetheless, he has two years remaining on his contract worth a total of 87 million dollars.

The new setback is another blow for a player who, when available, has shown to be one of the league's top figures, but whose recent trajectory is marked by inconsistency.

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