Morant only played nine games in 2023-2024. He’s been cleared for all basketball activities heading into the next season.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — “It’s go time.”
That’s what Ja Morant had to say on X, formerly Twitter, after he was medically cleared to return to basketball activities, Tuesday.
Morant missed 25 games for a suspension in 2023-2024. He only played nine games afterwards before a torn labrum in his right shoulder sidelined him for the rest of the season. He was in a sling for more than a month after the injury. The Grizzlies went 6-3 with Ja Morant in the lineup.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins confirmed the news during the team’s summer league game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.
“It’s been released out there. Ja, it’s go time. So very encouraged, medically cleared, full go, crossed all the hurdles,” Jenkins said. “He’s been phenomenal with his rehab, now it’s full go basketball with him with all contact. Now it’s been …