Ja Morant injury, season over: “Full recovery expected for 2026-27”
New stop for Morant, season over and comeback postponed to 2026-27. Grizzlies are reflecting on the future
The Memphis Grizzlies lose one of their main stars for good this season. Ja Morant will not return to the court before next year.
The Grizzlies have announced that the point guard has been shut down for the remainder of the season due to a sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
Morant continues to make progress in his rehabilitation from a sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left elbow. Following a recent evaluation to assess the persistent discomfort, it was recommended that he undergo a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection to further optimize ligament healing
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A decision reached after weeks of evaluation. The issue dates back to January 21, when Morant was injured in his second game after a two-week absence due to calf soreness. From that point on, the pain never fully subsided.
Following the injection, Morant will begin reducing stress on the elbow and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, with a full recovery expected in time for the 2026-27 season
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After a recent consultation, the medical staff opted for a targeted but conservative solution: a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection to promote ligament healing. The goal is clear – avoid setbacks and be fully ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.
A season that never truly began
The numbers clearly show the weight of his absence. Morant has played just 20 games this season, never finding any real rhythm. Not only that: over the past three years, he has appeared in a total of 79 games, a figure that highlights an ongoing issue between injuries and off-court absences.
An element that has inevitably impacted the franchise’s strategy as well. Before the February trade deadline, Memphis explored the market to gauge the value of its All-Star, but received little interest.
The real issue: talent vs availability
Morant remains under contract with the Grizzlies for two more years, worth approximately $87 million. A significant investment that now carries more complicated implications.
The Murray State University product remains one of the most explosive players in the league, a two-time All-Star capable of changing a team’s trajectory. The question, however, is no longer just how good he is – but how often he’s available.