Is Ja Morant playing tonight vs the Utah Jazz? Latest update on the Memphis Grizzlies star's injury report (February 20, 2026)

Ja Morant will not play tonight. The Memphis Grizzlies have ruled him out with a left elbow injury. This can be concerning for the team as the primary game maker will be off the court.Memphis is set to face the Utah Jazz. Morant’s absence leaves the team without its main ball handler again, and the situation is worse with other guards also unavailable.Ja Morant has been out since mid-January with a sprain in his left elbow. The team has kept his status as out, and there is still no clear return date. He has made some progress in rehab, but the elbow has not fully recovered.A possible return in March is being considered if things improve. For now, Memphis is being careful and not rushing him back.The Memphis Grizzlies are missing several players. Ty Jerome is out with a calf injury. Scotty Pippen Jr. is out with a toe issue. Jaren Jackson Jr. will not play against Utah as he continues to recover from a knee injury. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is also out after finger surgery.With these absences, Memphis will have to rely on players like GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama, and Zach Edey.Ja Morant has averaged over 19 points and eight assists in limited games this season. Without him, Memphis had been using Jerome and Pippen Jr. at point guard, but both are now out.The team is around 20-33 in the Western Conference and has struggled to stay consistent. There were trade rumors about Morant before the deadline, but nothing changed. He is still with Memphis.Also read: Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 20, 2026)Morant will continue rehab. The team is waiting until he is fully fit before bringing him back. His return will take time. Memphis will have to manage without him and Jaren Jackson Jr. for now.