Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is predicted to return from an eight-game absence to play in opposition to the Portland Path Blazers at house Monday night time, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported.
Morant, 25, has been out with a hip damage. In eight video games earlier this season, the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the 12 months averaged 20.6 factors with 5.0 rebounds and 9.1 assists.
Even with out their place to begin guard, Memphis has excelled at ball distribution this season.
The Grizzlies are among the many league leaders in assists per sport (29.8) and their 38 in Saturday’s lopsided highway win over the Chicago Bulls tied a season-high. Memphis ranked third behind Denver (30.3) and Golden State (30.2) within the class coming into Monday’s video games.
Morant performed simply 9 video games final season due to a disciplinary suspension and a shoulder damage. He has performed 265 video games (263 begins) over six seasons with averages of twenty-two.4 factors, 4.8 rebounds and seven.5 assists with two All-Star Recreation appearances.
The Grizzlies are 10-7 this season and on a two-game successful streak heading into Monday’s contest.
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