Ja Morant Out at Least Two More Weeks

Grizzlies guard sidelined with left elbow UCL sprain

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be sidelined for at least two more weeks as he recovers from a left elbow UCL sprain, the team announced on February 18. Morant last played on January 21 against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 23 points and 12 assists in that game.

Why it matters

Morant's injury is a significant blow to the Grizzlies, who are currently in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. The dynamic guard has been plagued by injuries throughout the 2025-26 season, missing extended time due to various ailments.

The details

The Grizzlies said Morant will be reevaluated in two weeks as he continues to recover from the left elbow UCL sprain. He last played on January 21 against the Atlanta Hawks, where he put up 23 points and 12 assists.

  • Morant last played on January 21, 2026.
  • The Grizzlies announced the injury update on February 18, 2026.

The players

Ja Morant

A star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies who has been sidelined with a left elbow UCL sprain.

Memphis Grizzlies

An NBA team based in Memphis, Tennessee that is currently in the playoff race in the Western Conference.

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What’s next

Morant will be reevaluated in two weeks to determine the next steps in his recovery process.

The takeaway

Morant's injury is a significant setback for the Grizzlies, who will have to find a way to stay competitive in the Western Conference playoff race without their star guard for the time being.