Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was previously doubtful for the game on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings. He was then upgraded to questionable and eventually played while producing a strong outing despite the loss. The up-and-coming star posted 34 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, and five turnovers on 12-for-21 shooting from the floor and 9-for-15 from the charity stripe. The higher turnover game is par for the course but his poor free-throw shooting was surprising. Either way, he should be on rosters in every fantasy league and will continue to be as long as he's healthy.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (ankle) was listed as doubtful earlier on Tuesday but has received an upgrade to questionable just a few hours away from tipoff. That's promising news even if he doesn't suit up for this game. It seems like he should be back either for Tuesday's game or their next one. If he remains sidelined, Tyus Jones should serve as a great streaming option while Dillon Brooks will continue to see more usage than normal.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) is listed as week-to-week after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 left ankle sprain. The Memphis star was hurt in Friday's win over Oklahoma City, and his absence is set to leave the team in some trouble now, with Desmond Bane (toe) also having recently been ruled out for at least two weeks. Morant is a usage monster and a number of players should benefit from his absence. Tyus Jones is set to be the starting point guard, while the likes of John Konchar and Dillon Brooks should get more shots.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant had a double-double in Friday's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing with 19 points and 11 assists while adding seven rebounds. Unfortunately, Morant would exit this one late in the fourth quarter after rolling his left ankle, requiring assistance off the court. He will likely undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. However, things don't look promising, so there is a good chance he won't be available on Sunday in Brooklyn. If that's the case, Tyus Jones is expected to replace him in the lineup, with the 26-year-old averaging 20.0 points, 7.5 assists, 2.5 steals, and shooting 44.4% from deep in two starts this season.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This is great news that Morant is able to get back on the court. He was forced to sit out on Sunday due to left ankle soreness, but it appears he's feeling better now. Tyus Jones is expected to head to the bench and will lose most of his streaming appeal with Morant returning on Tuesday.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (ankle) is doubtful ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Wizards. Morant has a sore left ankle, so head coach Taylor Jenkins will likely play it safe and keep him out for this one. With Desmond Bane (toe) also unlikely to suit up, Dillon Brooks, Tyus Jones, and John Konchar should lead the way offensively. However, David Roddy and Brandon Clarke may also benefit immensely.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant had another close call with a triple-double in Friday's matchup against Minnesota, completing a 114-103 win with 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. That's now the third time in his past six games Morant has seen his fifth career triple-double slip away. This time it happened during a pretty poor shooting night, with Morant going only 2-for-10 with the three-ball and 11-for-25 from the field. He managed to add two steals to his stat line and committed four turnovers in 34 minutes. The Grizzlies star has been rocking since Game 1, and he's also managed to come through some rough matchups with flying colors. The next couple of spots aren't easy either, with Washington and New Orleans boasting pretty good defensive numbers against opposing point guards, but Morant rarely lets managers down and stays productive even during shaky shooting nights, as he proved on Friday.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was very close to his fifth career triple-double in Monday's loss to Boston, ending up with 30 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. He also picked up a pair of steals and had one block with four turnovers in 35 minutes. Morant hit five of his 12 attempts from deep and shot 10-for-24 overall from the field. The Grizzlies star had a breakout campaign last season, and he is set for another big year in 2022-23, averaging 28 points so far with 5.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists. He will find himself in a really nice matchup next, as Memphis faces the Spurs, who are one of only two teams in the league to give up 22-plus points and 10-plus assists per 48 minutes to the point guard position this season. Additionally, only seven teams have allowed point guards to get more points than San Antonio.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was back in action Monday after missing one game with an illness, and he was on fire in a loss against Utah, shooting 12-for-18 from the field en route to a game-high 37 points. Morant was a busy man at the line with a 12-for-15 effort and made one of his two attempts from deep. His line also included five rebounds and four assists with three turnovers in 31 minutes. With Desmond Bane (ankle) out, Dillon Brooks was expected to step up, but he was pretty underwhelming with his 19-point output, and Morant had to carry the offense on his own. It's been some start to the season for the young superstar, as Morant is averaging 33.3 points per game on 56 percent three-point shooting. He's currently the third-best scorer in the league, and fantasy managers will be pleased to see that Morant will have three more games this week.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Utah Jazz. The 23-year-old is suffering from a non-COVID illness that already kept him out of Saturday's game. Morant has enjoyed a great start to the season up until having to miss some time. If he does miss another game, Tyus Jones would be a must-play in all fantasy formats.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (illness) won't play on Saturday against the Jazz. Morant is dealing with a non-COVID-related illness, so his next chance at suiting up will happen on Monday for the rematch with Utah. In the meantime, Tyus Jones will take his place, with the 26-year-old averaging 10.8 points, 6.6 points, and 2.8 rebounds as a starter during his career.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant dropped 49 points on the Rockets on Friday. The 23-year-old was locked-in all night, shooting 17-for-26 from the field while missing just one of his six tries from deep. He also added eight assists, four rebounds, two blocks, and a steal to lead his squad to a 2-0 record. Morant is averaging 34 points after the first two games of the 2022-23 campaign and is showing no signs of slowing down. The 2019 No. 2 overall pick should continue to produce moving ahead as long as he remains healthy.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was up to his usual high-flying and acrobatic finishes on Wednesday night. In a short-handed game against a feisty New York Knicks team, Morant led the way with 34 points, nine assists and four rebounds. He hasn't skipped a beat from last season to this first game. He's going to be a top contributor in all fantasy formats for the foreseeable future. However, fantasy managers would probably like to see him limit the turnovers more often.

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA.Plus, I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games, or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2022 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2022-23 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence. ... [More]

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA.Plus, I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games, or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2022 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2022-23 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence. ... [More]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has agreed to a massive extension with the organization. The 23-year-old has agreed to a five-year $193 million deal, which could end up being $231 million with incentives. This deal comes as no surprise since the Grizzlies obviously want to lock up their superstar guard. He helped lead their team to the No. 2 seed and the second round in the postseason. Morant is only getting better, so the rest of the league better watch out. He could be a top-30 fantasy producer, assuming he can actually stay healthy next season.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is expected to sign a max contract offer this summer, with the 22-year-old in line to potentially make up to $223 million over the life of the agreement. Morant is coming off a fantastic season, where he averaged a career-high 27.4 points along with 6.7 assists, 5.7 boards, and 1.2 steals. Morant has proven to be one of the most capable offensive threats in the league and was even in the MVP conversation throughout the year. As a result, he should be taken early during drafts moving toward October. However, his subpar percentages from deep may negatively impact his stock in category leagues, and his inability to remain healthy could burden anyone who acquires his services.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (knee) is unlikely to suit up for the remainder of the playoff series against the Golden State Warriors. Head coach Taylor Jenkins mentioned that Morant is pretty doubtful to suit up again during this series. This is obviously a huge blow to the Grizzlies roster. However, the Grizzlies are 20-5 without Morant on the court. Memphis was able to win Game 5 with ease while Morant watched from the sideline. Tyus Jones, De'Anthony Melton, and Desmond Bane will be asked to step up again in Game 6.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (knee) has already been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 matchup against the Golden State Warriors. In fact, there's a good chance that Morant doesn't play again this season. However, the organization doesn't believe that Morant will require surgery. The Grizzlies are already down 3-1, so it'd be shocking if we see Morant again this season. He should be a popular late first round pick or early second round on draft day next season.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (knee) is expected to miss the remainder of the postseason, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The 22-year-old injured his knee during the postseason loss to the Warriors on Saturday and didn't suit up for Game 4 as a result. Nonetheless, while there may be a chance Morant could make it back if the Grizzlies manage to survive the second round, he could also be in worse shape than the team is reporting. In the meantime, Tyus Jones, who filled in for Morant on Monday night and finished with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists, should remain in the starting lineup and draw plenty of interest from DFS participants.