Milwaukee Bucks: The season is pretty much over for the Memphis Grizzlies in terms of competing for a championship this year. Ja Morant played just nine games this season after coming back from a lengthy league-mandated suspension before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.
Obviously, the former Rookie of the Year won’t be available on Thursday against the Bucks. Joining him on the sidelines will be no less than nine other Memphis players.
Memphis Grizzlies Have 10 Players on Injury Report Vs. Bucks
Technically speaking, only six other players other than Morant have officially been listed as out for Thursday’s contest. They are Desmond Bane (left ankle), Brandon Clarke (left Achilles), Marcus Smart (right finger), Derrick Rose (right ankle), Scotty Pippen Jr. (lower back), and Jake LaRavia (left ankle).
Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. likely won’t play as well, though, after being listed as doubtful due to a right quad problem. John Konchar (left quad) and Luke Kennard (left knee) will likely sit out the second night of a back-to-back set for the Grizzlies as well after being listed as doubtful and questionable to play, respectively.
Talk about a gutted roster, right?
Milwaukee Bucks Will Be Shorthanded Too
The Bucks could also be without their stars on Thursday night. Khris Middleton has already been ruled out due to a left ankle sprain, while both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have popped up on the injury report as well.
After initially being tagged as probable, Giannis was downgraded to questionable to play due to a right knee problem. He could be given the night off in Milwaukee’s final game before the All-Star break.
Lillard, on the other hand, is more likely to play after being given the probable designation heading into Thursday’s showdown.
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