The Memphis Grizzlies have been quite secretive with regard to the knee injury of superstar Ja Morant. It appears that the 22-year-old has already undergone tests on his knee but Memphis has been consistent in withdrawing information from the public.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins recently provided an update on the injury of his star point guard but it is clear that the 37-year-old does not intend to give anything away (h/t Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN):
Article Continues BelowJa Morant didn’t go through shootaround. Asked what injury specifically is, Taylor Jenkins said the injury is still being evaluated. He said Morant underwent an MRI but he won’t say the results. Asked if Morant will try to warmup before game, Jenkins said still to be determined.
Ja Morant didn’t go through shootaround. Asked what injury specifically is, Taylor Jenkins said the injury is still being evaluated. He said Morant underwent an MRI but he won’t say the results. Asked if Morant will try to warmup before game, Jenkins said still to be determined.
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) May 9, 2022
The fact that the Grizzlies coach refuses to share any information about the results of the MRI is very unusual. I cannot recall a similar instance in the past wherein a team so blatantly refuses to provide any crucial information about their player's injury. Depending on how things shape up, it would not be surprising if the NBA decides to fine Memphis here for their suspicious behavior HERE.
Morant looks like he's going to sit out Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. The Grizzlies star has already been tagged as doubtful and he was seen with a noticeable limp as he made his way to shootaround. His status beyond Monday's tile, however, remains to be seen.