Is Ja Morant playing tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder? (9th April, 2023)
Ja Morant is still in contention to take part in the Grizzlies last game of the regular season against the Oklahoma City Thunder
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The Memphis Grizzlies have secured their spot in the playoffs and will be the #2 seed heading into the 2023 NBA playoffs. Ja Morant has been the star of the show for Memphis this season, leading them to their second consecutive finish amongst the top two seeds in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies were the two seeds in 2022 but lost to the Golden State Warriors in the second round.
Memphis is just one game behind the Denver Nuggets, but regardless of them tying the record, Denver has the tiebreaker over them. Morant has missed significant parts of the season due to suspensions but will look to close out the Grizzlies season in style. NBA fantasy fans are particularly interested in Morant’s availability tonight as he is a premier pick for any fantasy team.
Is Ja Morant playing tonight?
Ja Morant is doubtful to feature in Memphis’ game tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Morant picked up a hand injury during their win over the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this week. Ja returned to the game but is unlikely to start their match tonight. With the Grizzlies having secured the 2nd seed and OKC also having secured their play-in spot, there is little chance Memphis would risk Ja for tonight.
Morant has been the player the Grizzlies have built around since he joined the league in 2019, and the faith seems to have paid off. Ja has had his ups and downs as a player off the court, with multiple scandals leading to league suspensions, but he has come back with a focused mind and is ready to lead Memphis in the playoffs. They will look to build off their semi-final appearance last year in a wide-open Western Conference.
Where is Ja Morant playing?
Since he was drafted, Ja Morant has been Memphis’s star point guard and franchise player ever. Morant rose to fame with his high-flying dunks and athletic layups and has added a scoring bag to his arsenal. Morant controls the Memphis back-court along with Desmond Bane as the two look to create space and shots for themselves and their teammates.
The 2x All-star revolves around getting to the rim as he makes his highest percentage of shots right there and occasionally will look for a pull-up jumper or a floater. Morant uses the pick and roll to perfection along with Jaren Jackson Jr, and the duo has formed a dominating tandem this season. He also has an improving three-point shot and is unstoppable when he gets hot.
Ja Morant’s Fantasy updates and predictions
The high-flying dunker is averaging 44.9 fantasy points per game this season and is a staple on every fantasy roster. Morant did have a higher average last season, but the reduction of games due to his suspension has affected this number. He averages 26 points per game in the NBA this season and is leading the Memphis Grizzlies in points and assists.
Morant won the NBA’s most improved player last season after boosting his scoring average from 19 PPG in 2021 to 27 PPG in 2022. Ja has figured out to work with the system around him and is thriving on this roster. Ja got injured in the Memphis playoff run last year, eventually eliminating them by Golden State. With a healthy Morant, Memphis will look to push anyone in their way in route to the Finals.
Ja Morant alternative picks for your fantasy team
Ja Morant might rest it out tonight, but other stars are ready for the last Fantasy matchup of the regular season. De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings have been on an inspired run this season making their first playoff appearance in over a decade. Fox is averaging 43 fantasy points per game and is an ideal replacement for Morant as he faces the Denver Nuggets in the final round of the regular season.
CJ McCollum of the play-in-bound New Orleans Pelicans is another viable replacement for Ja. With many stars resting it out, McCollum will be looking to maintain his healthy average of 37.5 fantasy points per game to ensure the Pelicans do not slip down to the 8th seed, which would lead to a do-or-die game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the play-ins.
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