Morant has bone bruise; playoff return doubtful
by Gordon Dixon - Ja Morant has a bone bruise in his right knee, an MRI confirmed, and he is doubtful to return this postseason for the Grizzlies, it was announced.
Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant has bone bruise, doubtful for remainder of playoffs 6:05 PM ET ESPN Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee and is doubtful to return this postseason, the team said Tuesday. Morant, who exited during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors on May 7, is expected to make a full recovery, the team said. He had averaged 38.3 points, 8.3 assists and 6.7 rebounds in this second-round series against the Warriors.