Ja Morant started the 2024-25 season slow scoring the ball, as he was on track to finish with his lowest scoring average since his second year in the league. While that still might be the case, Morant has completely stepped up his game since the All-Star break,

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered their second straight loss on Wednesday night after falling to the Portland Trail Blazers in a 115-99 blowout at Moda Center. It was a tough loss for the Grizzlies as they had to battle Portland without Ja Morant, who missed his third straight game due to a lingering hamstring issue.

Something has to give soon as the Grizzlies are shooting 33.9% over the past 15 games (23rd overall). Morant has been a steadying presence during this difficult stretch though. Jenkins emphasized Morant’s toughness and adaptability, particularly as the team has dealt with injuries and frequent changes to its rotation.