Ja Morant Exits Cavaliers Game Early Due to Right Calf Soreness

Ja Morant has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to right calf soreness. This adds another injury concern for Morant, whose 2023-24 season was cut short after just nine games due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery, following a 25-game suspension for off-court conduct. In those nine games, he averaged 25.1 points, 8.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks. Morant has faced multiple suspensions in his career, including a nine-game suspension in March 2023 and a 25-game suspension for the start of the 2023-24 season. Despite these setbacks, he has shown flashes of superstar potential, with a 49-point outburst, eight triple-doubles, and 12 double-doubles in the 2022-23 season. His high-flying, reckless style contributes to injury risk, but he remains the clear No. 1 option for the Memphis Grizzlies.