Is Ja Morant playing tonight vs the Los Angeles Clippers? Latest update on the Memphis Grizzlies star’s injury report (March 7, 2026) | NBA News
Ja Morant will not play for the Memphis Grizzlies in their March 7, 2026 game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The guard is still out with a left elbow UCL sprain and remains on the injury report.Memphis has been without Morant for several weeks. The team continues to rely on younger players and role players to fill the gap while dealing with multiple injuries across the roster.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup and team records
The Los Angeles Clippers come into the game with a 30-32 record. Memphis is 23-38. The game is scheduled at FedExForum in Memphis with tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET. Both teams are still trying to stay in the Western Conference play-in race.Morant played only 20 games before getting injured. In those appearances he averaged 19.5 points and 8.1 assists. Since his injury, players such as GG Jackson and Jaylen Wells have taken on larger roles for Memphis.The Clippers continue to depend on Kawhi Leonard. He leads the team with 27.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
Details of Ja Morant’s elbow injury
Ja Morant suffered the injury on January 21 when he sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. He has been in rehabilitation since then.The Grizzlies provided an update on March 5. The team said Morant is improving but still feels discomfort. He has been ruled out for at least two more weeks and will be evaluated again later in March. That timeline means a return before late March is unlikely.Morant remains under contract with Memphis on his extension, and there have been no reports of trade discussions.
Memphis Grizzlies injury report (March 7, 2026)
Memphis Grizzlies have six players listed as unavailable for the game.
| Player | Status | Injury/Details |
| Ja Morant | Out | Elbow (UCL sprain) |
| Brandon Clarke | Out | Calf |
| Zach Edey | Out for Season | Ankle |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | Out for Season | Finger |
| Santi Aldama | Out | Injury Management |
| Taj Gibson | Out | Reconditioning |
With these absences, Memphis will rely on Scotty Pippen Jr., Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer, GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells, and Cedric Coward in the rotation. The team also made roster changes earlier that moved out players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and John Konchar and added players including Taylor Hendricks.
Los Angeles Clippers injury report vs Grizzlies (March 7, 2026)
The Clippers also have several players unavailable.
| Player | Status | Injury/Details |
| Bradley Beal | Out for Season | Hip |
| John Collins | Out | Arm |
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser | Out for Season | Foot |
| Darius Garland | Day-to-Day | Toe |
Leonard leads the Clippers lineup along with Kris Dunn, Brook Lopez, and Jordan Miller. Garland was recently added to the roster and could play if cleared.
What Ja Morant’s absence means for Memphis Grizzlies
Morant’s absence removes the team’s main ball handler and scorer. Memphis has had to distribute those responsibilities among several players.Scotty Pippen Jr. and Cam Spencer have handled more minutes in the backcourt. Memphis also depends on rebounding to stay competitive. The team averages 44.1 rebounds per game.The Grizzlies have a −131 scoring differential this season. That has made games more difficult to manage without Morant.Also read: Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 7, 2026)For the Clippers, the situation creates an opportunity. If Garland is available, Los Angeles will have another guard option alongside Leonard as the team continues to push for a play-in position.
