Ja Morant will not play in this game against the Phoenix Suns on
March 30, 2026. Fans who were hoping to watch him live will have to wait longer. He is not just out for this game, but for the rest of the season.



Memphis is already dealing with several injuries, and Morant’s absence makes things even harder. The team is no longer in the playoff race, so the focus has shifted to keeping players healthy and giving others more time on the court.



Ja Morant injury status vs Phoenix Suns (March 30, 2026)



Ja Morant has been ruled out for the entire 2025-26 season because of a UCL sprain in his left elbow. The team decided to shut him down after he received a PRP injection. They want him to recover fully instead of risking more damage.



He is listed as “out for season (elbow)” on the injury report. The plan is for him to return next season when he is fully fit.



Full injury report for Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns (March 30, 2026)



Memphis is missing many players, which has affected both their offense and defense.



Memphis Grizzlies - Out for season:



• Ja Morant - elbow



• Scotty Pippen Jr. - toe



• Zach Edey - ankle



• Brandon Clarke - calf



• Santi Aldama - knee



• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - finger



Memphis Grizzlies - Day-to-day:




• Ty Jerome - ankle



• Jaylen Wells - toe



• Taj Gibson - foot



• Cam Spencer - back



• DeJon Jarreau - elbow



• Taylor Hendricks - thumb



Phoenix Suns - Injury report:



• Dillon Brooks - out (hand)



• Mark Williams - out (foot)



• Haywood Highsmith - day-to-day (knee)



• Amir Coffey - day-to-day (ankle)



This shows how short-handed Memphis is, especially in the guard positions.



Why Memphis Grizzlies shut Ja Morant down



Ja Morant’s injury did not happen all at once. He first missed time in January because of calf soreness. He returned for a short time but then hurt his left elbow and suffered a UCL sprain.



Later tests showed that the injury had not healed properly. Because of that, the team chose a safer approach. The PRP injection was part of a longer recovery plan.



Memphis is 25-49 and not in playoff contention. So, it made sense to protect their main player instead of rushing him back.



Who runs the offense without Morant?



With Morant and other guards out, Memphis has to depend on other players to handle the ball.



• Ty Jerome could take the lead role if he is fit



• Jaylen Wells will get more chances to create plays



• Cedric Coward has been contributing with 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists



• Cam Spencer and DeJon Jarreau will help in rotation



Without Morant, the team loses speed and attacking ability.



What to expect from the Suns matchup (March 30, 2026)



The Phoenix Suns come into this game with a 41-33 record but have lost their last four road games. Even then, they are in a better position than Memphis.



Devin Booker has been playing well, averaging 28.4 points in his last 10 games. Collin Gillespie has also been useful off the bench with 13.1 points and 4.8 assists.



Memphis will rely on Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who has been scoring well in recent games. Still, without Morant, the team will find it hard to match Phoenix’s offense.



Ja Morant is not playing tonight and will miss the rest of the season. Memphis will continue with a limited lineup, while Phoenix will look to take control of the game.