The Memphis Grizzlies have been hit hard by injuries the last two seasons, including to star point guard Ja Morant. Appearing in just nine games last season, Morant was sidelined for the first 25 games due to a suspension,

Ja Morant is expected to make his return to the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports. Morant has missed the last eight Grizzlies games with a hip injury. He suffered the injury on a fall on Nov. 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers and was initially listed as week-to-week.

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will make his return against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night after missing eight games with a hip

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is expected to return from an eight-game absence to play against the Portland Trail Blazers at home Monday night, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported.

T he Portland Trail Blazers will face Ja Morant on Monday, who is returning from a hip injury to play in Monday's game between the Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies, per Chris H

Morant has been out since November 6, having missed Memphis’ past eight games due to what the team referred to as a posterior hip subluxation (without dislocation) along with multiple associated Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains. He suffered the injury when he fell awkwardly to the court after trying to catch an alley-oop pass.

Chris Haynes: Sources: Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant (hip) will make his return tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the past eight games. The return of Ja Morant and Marcus Smart is imminent. On Monday morning, Morant discussed his recovery and the ability of Scotty Pippen Jr. and JJJ to hold it down.

On Monday evening, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Portland Trail Blazers in Tennessee. For the game, Ja Morant is listed as questionable on the injury rep

Ja Morant is expected to make his return to the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports. Morant has missed the last eight Grizzlies games with a hip injury. He suffered the injury on a fall on Nov. 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers and was initially listed as week-to-week.