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Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies' game against the Thunder in NBA playoffs • Apr. 26, 2025, 2:06 PM ET (AP)
Memphis guard Ja Morant listed as doubtful for Game 4 against Thunder with bruised hip • Apr. 25, 2025, 6:24 PM ET (AP)
Thunder rally from 29 points down after Morant leaves with injury, top Grizzlies for 3-0 series lead • Apr. 25, 2025, 2:07 AM ET (AP)
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant exits playoff game vs Thunder with left hip contusion after hard fall • Apr. 25, 2025, 1:04 AM ET (AP)
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against NBA player Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game • Apr. 23, 2025, 6:15 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Temetrius Jamel Morant
Born August 10, 1999 (age 25) • South Carolina

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