2024-01-09 11:58 United News Network udn reporter Cai Jialin/Comprehensive foreign news reports Morant, who had just returned from the ban, only played 9 games and was declared retired for the season.AFP
Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who was suspended for 25 games by the league due to the gun scandal, had just returned from the ban and played 9 games when it was reported that he had to undergo surgery for a dislocated right shoulder, and the season was announced early.
Morant accidentally dislocated his right shoulder during the team’s training last Saturday in the United States. During the game against the Suns, his arm could only be watched with a bandage. It was not yet clear how long he would rest, but it was clear that Morant The actual injuries were more serious.
According to official news from the Grizzlies, after an MRI examination, it was confirmed that Morant suffered a shoulder labrum tear and will undergo surgery and be reimbursed for the season ahead of schedule. Morant is expected to be healthy before the start of next season.
Morant played 9 games for the Grizzlies after being released from the ban, averaging 25.1 points, 8.1 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game, helping the team achieve 6 wins and 3 losses.
The Grizzlies were short of manpower this season and started the season with a 6-game losing streak, with their record hovering in the back of the Western Conference. They finally looked forward to Morant’s return and a chance to fight for a ticket to the play-offs, but unexpectedly, bad news came.
Salary expert Bobby Marks revealed that the Grizzlies will be able to apply for an injury exception worth $12.4 million, but it must be submitted before January 15th, U.S. time; before that, the Grizzlies lost their main center Steven Adams ) received an injury exception of $6.3 million in reimbursement.
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