Memphis Grizzlies star‌ Ja Morant is considered week-to-week after sustaining a left ankle sprain‌ during practice on Sunday, ⁣October 6, 2025, the team announced. The‍ injury casts a shadow over‍ the start ⁤of⁣ the Grizzlies’ preseason schedule.

Grizzlies Face Mounting‌ injury Concerns

Morant’s injury⁢ adds to a growing list of sidelined starters for Memphis. Jaren ​Jackson Jr. is also recovering, though he‍ has indicated his intention⁤ to be available⁢ for the regular season opener on October 22nd against the New Orleans Pelicans. Rookie center Zach Edey is also⁤ currently unavailable.

Recurring injury History Raises Concerns

This latest setback continues ‍a pattern of⁤ availability issues for the ⁣two-time All-Star. Over the past two seasons, Morant has appeared in just 59 ⁢games, impacted by ​a combination of injuries and⁤ league suspensions. ​ since the beginning of‌ the 2021-22 season, Morant has participated ‍in only 56%​ of the Grizzlies’ ‌328 regular-season contests. He has also⁣ missed five games⁤ across the team’s ‍last⁣ three playoff​ appearances.

The Grizzlies will need ‌to navigate the early part of the⁤ season without a key component⁣ of their offense, and the team’s ability to ⁤contend in a competitive Western Conference may ⁢depend on the swift and complete recovery⁢ of ⁤their star point ‍guard.