Ja Morant out for Grizzlies’ game vs. New Orleans
Seven Memphis Grizzlies players listed as “out” for Friday’s home game against New Orleans, including point guard Ja Morant.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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