Ja Morant Elbow Injury Ends Season for Grizzlies

Merlin reports that Ja Morant will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after the Grizzlies said he "continues to progress in his rehabilitation of a UCL sprain in his left elbow." Follow up imaging showed "incomplete healing," and he received a platelet-rich plasma injection to help recovery. Morant has missed 20 games this season and is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists in 20 outings. Merlin sees a talented player stuck in a rocky spell. Once an All-Star and a franchise cornerstone, Morant has battled injuries, suspensions, and surgery that clipped his momentum. Memphis now must adjust without its primary playmaker while the team hopes PRP and rehab set the stage for a full return before 2026-27. Consistent health will be the true test.