Ja Morant Injury Status Update for March 26th, 2026
Ja Morant of the Grizzlies has been ruled out and will not play today. Ja was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 51st game Ja has missed this season.
Ja Morant Season Averages
Ja's absence leaves a significant hole in the Grizzlies rotation. Across 19 games this season, he's averaging 19.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game while playing 28.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.4 | 19.2 | 3.2 | 7.8 | 16.3 |
Grizzlies Performance With & Without Ja Morant
The numbers tell a clear story about Ja's value to the Grizzlies. With Ja in the lineup this season, the team is 7-13. Without him, they've gone 17-34. The Grizzlies's net rating is 3.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Ja plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 7-13 | 17-34 | — |
| Off Rating | 113.3 | 113.3 | +0.1 |
| Def Rating | 114.5 | 118.1 | +3.6 |
| Net Rating | -1.2 | -4.8 | -3.5 |
| PPG | 117.8 | 114.4 | -3.4 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Ja Morant?
When Ja sits, other Grizzlies players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, GG Jackson and Jahmai Mashack stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Ja has been out this season, GG Jackson has averaged 9.2 more points per game, 6.2 additional field goal attempts, 10.6 extra minutes and 3.5 more rebounds.
PPG: +9.2 | FGA: +6.2 | MPG: +10.6 | RPG: +3.5
When Ja has been out this season, Jahmai Mashack has averaged 5.2 more points per game, 4.4 additional field goal attempts, 17.8 extra minutes and 2.3 more rebounds.
PPG: +5.2 | FGA: +4.4 | MPG: +17.8 | RPG: +2.3
Ja Morant Betting Trends
For bettors, Ja's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Grizzlies's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Ja has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Morant) Jaylen Wells REB UNDER: 31-16 (+12.8u, 3.4 / -118 avg. line) GG Jackson PTS OVER: 18-9 (+8.1u, 14.0 / -112 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Ja Morant's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Rockets @ Grizzlies - March 27, 2026 Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out) Fred VanVleet (Out) Memphis Grizzlies: Santi Aldama (Out) Ja Morant (Out) Ty Jerome (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Ja's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Grizzlies.