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Grizzlies say Morant's still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery
Ja Morant is sidelined with left-elbow discomfort and will be re-evaluated in two weeks while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope undergoes finger surgery with recovery timeline pending.
- On Feb 18, 2026 the Memphis Grizzlies announced Ja Morant continues to feel discomfort from a left elbow UCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
- Ja Morant injured his left elbow on Jan. 21 when he hit the backboard blocking a shot, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope requires surgery to correct a right pinky misalignment.
- With Caldwell-Pope sidelined, Morant has appeared in 20 games this season and was not visible during Memphis Grizzlies practice, allowing Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer, and young wings to see increased minutes.
- Facing a tight play-in race, the Memphis Grizzlies' decision to keep Morant at the Feb. 5 deadline while trading Jaren Jackson Jr. may impact his future trade value.
- Given prior trade interest in Morant, Memphis has draft capital and plans to build around center Zack Edey and emerging wings; Ja Morant's name surfaced in trade talks earlier this year.
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Grizzlies issue medical updates on Morant, KCP as return to play looms
The Memphis Grizzlies issued medical updates on the availability of guards Ja Morant and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope over the next few weeks. Both will be sidelined, allowing the Grizzlies to better get a look at young pieces.
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Grizzlies say Morant's still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues his recovery after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Jan. 21.
NBA – Touched on the left elbow for a month, the Grizzlies game leader will not return until early March. Stayed in Memphis because the Grizzlies, for lack of serious offer,... Read more »
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant to Remain Out at Least Two More Weeks With Elbow Sprain
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will remain sidelined for at least two more weeks as he continues to recover from an injury to his left elbow. The team announced that Morant is still working his way back from a sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament, an injury he suffered on January 21. The ulnar collateral […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant to Remain Out at Least Two More Weeks With Elbow Sprain appeared first on Get More Sports.
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