What Happened to Ja Morant? Scary Scenes Emerge as Grizzlies Star Heads to Locker Room vs OKC Thunder

The energy in FedEx Forum shifted instantly.

Midway through a game the Memphis Grizzlies desperately needed to salvage their season, their franchise star—Ja Morant—was seen limping toward the locker room, visibly shaken. No dramatic fall, no loud scream, but a chilling stillness. The kind fans recognize too well.

It didn’t take long for the dreaded words to start popping up: “Hip injury,” reported Underdog NBA. And in a matchup against the league-best Oklahoma City Thunder, with Memphis already trailing 0-2 in the series, this wasn’t just bad timing—it was devastating.

There’s no official medical diagnosis yet, but early indications suggest Morant may have aggravated the same right hip that sidelined him earlier this season. The Grizzlies have not released a statement at the time of writing, but his absence was immediately felt.

In a must-win Game 3, Morant’s ability to control pace and shift momentum is irreplaceable. The 2-time All-Star has been the lone bright spot for a Grizzlies team battered by injuries all year long. And now, in the middle of their biggest game of the season, he was gone—walking gingerly, clutching his side.

(This is a developing story…)

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