Memphis (30-15) has won five straight games, while Utah (10-32) has lost four straight and is in last place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are 12-7 this season when Morant does not play and 18-8 when he's in the lineup.

Ja Morant is dealing with an illness ahead of the Grizzlies' upcoming game against the Pelicans on Friday night.

The first pick, Zion Williamson, has been plagued with injuries throughout his young career and this season has been no different. Williamson has only played 10 games this season and has unfortunately already been ruled out for Friday's matchup in Memphis.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was added to the injury report on Friday morning. Morant is questionable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans due to an illness. Morant has missed 18 games this season while dealing with a string of injuries. The 18 missed games led to Morant being ineligible for All-NBA and other regular season awards.

Charles Barkley wants Grizzlies star Ja Morant to make a key adjustment in his playing style in order to avoid injuries

Since entering the league in 2019, Ja Morant has been one of the top stars in the NBA due to his outspoken nature and high-flying acrobatics. Even while playing in one of the smaller NBA markets with the Memphis Grizzlies,

Grizzlies announce Ja Morant is out tonight. But his absence also has big implications for All-NBA eligibility.Source: Twitter @mikecwright What’s the buzz on Twitter?