Heartbreak for Blazers: Star Ja Morant Out with Hamstring Injury
Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant left Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies in the fourth quarter with a left hamstring injury. Coach Micah Nori hopes the injury is minor, as Morant, in his first season with Portland, has been a key player in their strong 3-0 start before this loss.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant exited Thursday night's game against his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies, in the fourth quarter due to a left hamstring injury. Morant had tallied 14 points and three assists in 23 minutes on the court before his early departure, with the Trail Blazers ultimately falling to the Grizzlies in a 124-103 loss.
Following the game, Coach Micah Nori provided an update on Morant's condition, stating that the guard felt a "twinge" in his hamstring. Nori expressed hope that the injury would not be severe, telling reporters, "I'm hoping that it's nothing major, obviously," and indicating that further answers were anticipated on Friday.
This season marks Morant's debut with the Portland Trail Blazers, after spending the initial seven years of his professional career with Memphis. Prior to the injury, he had been a significant contributor for Portland, averaging 16.3 points and 6.3 assists across 26.7 minutes per game. His performance helped the Trail Blazers achieve a strong 3-0 start to the season before their first loss on Thursday.