The Grizzlies are entering this upcoming season with yet another difficult injury situation. With five rotation players currently set to miss the opener, the NBA will likely grant the Grizzlies a hardship exception after the first three games. It will be a difficult injury situation for the Grizzlies to navigate; however, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are both available for the season opener for the first time since 2021.
Due to injuries and changes to the offense, last season was uneven for Ja Morant. However, Ja Morant had a strong finish to the season and showed the dominance he is still capable of.