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Ja Morant to Miss At Least Four Weeks With Hamstring Injury
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In Short: Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant will be sidelined for at least four weeks after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant will miss at least four weeks after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain during Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Morant left the game early in the fourth quarter after feeling a 'twinge' in his hamstring, according to head coach Micah Nori.
The team announced today that Morant will be re-evaluated in four weeks, but recovery from a Grade 2 hamstring strain can take several months, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
In his first four games with the Blazers, Morant averaged 15.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in 25.8 minutes per game.
Morant's injury is a new type, not a recurring one, and it occurred during his first game against his former team since being traded to Portland this offseason.
With Morant out, backup guards Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson are expected to take on larger roles.
Morant's absence is a significant blow to the Blazers, who have prospered in the early season with him in the lineup.
In 23 minutes of action against the Grizzlies, Morant finished with 14 points, three assists, and two rebounds.
Coach Nori said postgame that Morant felt a twinge in his hamstring before leaving the game.
Morant stayed in the game for two more defensive possessions before checking out at the next stoppage of play.
Morant's injury is the latest in a string of absences for high-profile players, joining Anthony Edwards, Jalen Williams, and Tyrese Haliburton, who are also missing significant time.
What this adds
Morant's injury history is detailed on the Blazers' website.
The Blazers' early-season success with Morant in the lineup may be challenged without him.
Morant's trade to Portland was seen as a significant move to bolster the team's roster.
Background
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What's confirmed
- Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant has suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will be re-evaluted in four weeks, the team announced today.
- Portland Trail Blazers star Ja Morant will miss at least the next four weeks after suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring sprain on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies, the team announced.
- In 23 minutes of action, Morant finished with 14 points, three assists and two rebounds.
- According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Morant suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring and is expected to miss at least four weeks.
What's still developing
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- Grade 2 hamstring strains are defined as a “moderate strain with some muscle tearing (a partial tear)” per the Cleveland Clinic.
- You can see Ja Morant’s complete injury history here.
- He’s looked decent I think his start is being overhyped. 16 points and 27 minutes doesn’t exactly harken back to his all star days, which still seem like a level he won’t get back to The efficiency and accepting his role is what is big for fans and the media.
- Now, Portland faces the challenge of maintaining that early momentum without Morant.
- Following the news about Morant, John Hollinger of The Athletic noted that the guard hasn't played in six straight games since March 2023 (subscription required).
- In three of his first four seasons, Morant reached the 60-game mark, but over the past three seasons, he played a combined 79 games, including just nine in 2023-24.
- "I'm going to keep going. Season just started, we've got 77 more (games) – so a lot more to come."
- He earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2020 and emerged as a star in his seven-year tenure in Memphis.
- Morant had been finding his rhythm with his new squad, averaging 15.8 points, 5.5 assists, and 2.5 rebounds while shooting better than 54 percent from the field.
- Morant will undergo another evaluation in four weeks, meaning his eventual return will depend on how his hamstring responds to treatment and rehabilitation.
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Sources
- Blazer's Edgelink
- CBS Sportslink
- Espnlink
- Fadeaway Worldlink
- Hoops Rumorslink
- Newsweeklink
- Rip City Projectlink
- TAG24 NEWS USA INClink
- The Source Magazinelink
- The Winchester Starlink
- Yardbarkerlink
- WarpBeat — background on Bayern Munich's Kompany Stable but Expected to Miss Weeks link
- KPTV FOX 12 Oregon — video link