In spite of the injuries, the Grizzlies (22-11) remain second in the Western Conference standings. They'll be without Zach Edey (concussion protocol), Ja Morant (shoulder sprain), Santi Aldama (ankle), Brandon Clarke (knee), GG Jackson (foot recovery), Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) and Marcus Smart (right index finger).

The Memphis Grizzlies are sitting at second seed in the Western Conference but they couldn’t afford Ja Morant’s absence for long. His injury came at a very crucial time when the team needed him the most.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been listed as week-to-week as he deals with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. The Grizzlies made the announcement on Monday and said that further updates would be provided.

The Memphis Grizzlies revealed on Monday night that Ja Morant is dealing with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. Morant is listed as week-to-week. The Grizzlies star suffered the injury in the third quarter of Friday's win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Ja Morant has a sprained right shoulder and will be considered week to week, the Memphis Grizzlies said Monday

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is considered week-to-week with a grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced Monday. The injury came on Friday as the Grizzlies faced the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Phoenix Suns will be without Jusuf Nurkic, who will serve the second of a three-game suspension without pay for involvement in an altercation.

Ja Morant is off to a strong start during the 204-25 season, but his availability has still been a question mark. The Memphis Grizzlies star has had a string of injuries that started in the preseason with a basketball bouncing into his ankle.