Ja Morant is expected to return to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, reports NBA reporter Chris Haynes.
Morant, a two-time All-Star, has missed the Grizzlies’ last eight games with a hip injury. He suffered the injury in a fall on Nov. 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers and was initially listed as week-to-week.
According to the Grizzlies, Morant suffered a posterior hip subluxation without dislocation.
The injury marks a setback for Morant after he missed all but nine games last season due to suspension and injury. Fortunately for Morant and the Grizzlies, the injury did not lead to an extended absence.
In the eight games prior to his absence, Morant averaged 20.6 points, 9.1 assists and five rebounds while shooting 44.8% from the field and 25.8% from 3-point range. The Grizzlies have gone 5-3 in his absence and enter Monday’s game at 10-7, good for seventh in the West.