The Memphis Grizzlies announced that rookie guard Ja Morant will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves, due to back spasms.
The Grizzlies released a statement on Saturday (30/11), mentioning that Morant’s status is considered “week-to-week.”
Morant first experienced the back spasms on Monday (25/11) in a 126-114 loss to the Indiana Pacers. He aggravated the back spasms on Friday (29/11) in a 103-94 loss to the Utah Jazz.
Morant, the No. 2 overall pick, has been averaging 18.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists this season.
