Memphis Grizzlies awarded $12.4 million exception following Ja Morant's season-ending injury

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jan 25, 2024, 02:55 IST

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The NBA grants the Memphis Grizzlies a $12.4 million disabled player exception following Ja Morant's season-ending injury. The exception allows the team to sign a player to a one-year deal or acquire someone in the final year of their contract. Grizzlies have until March 11 to utilize the exception effectively.

Memphis Grizzlies awarded $12.4 million exception following Ja Morant's season-ending injury

Ja Morant (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI: Memphis Grizzlies received a significant boost on Wednesday as the NBA granted them a $12.4 million disabled player exception in the wake of star guard Ja Morant's season-ending injury, according to ESPN reports.
This exception provides the Grizzlies with the flexibility to sign a player to a one-year deal or acquire someone in the final year of their contract.

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The team has until March 11 to utilize this exception effectively.

Ja Morant's unfortunate injury occurred earlier this month during a practice session when he suffered a shoulder subluxation. A subsequent MRI revealed a labral tear, leading to the decision for season-ending surgery. Despite this setback, Morant is expected to make a full recovery in preparation for the 2024-25 NBA season.

The 2023-24 season has been a challenging one for the two-time All-Star, with Morant only participating in nine games. The season began with Morant serving a 25-game suspension due to repeated instances of "conduct detrimental to the league." His suspension stemmed from posing with a gun during a live-streamed video for the second time in a short span.

Throughout his five NBA seasons, the former No. 2 overall pick has showcased his impressive skills, boasting career averages of 22.5 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game. Despite the setbacks this season, the Grizzlies aim to make strategic moves with the newly acquired exception to strengthen their roster as they navigate the challenges of Morant's absence.
(Inputs from Reuters)

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