Ja Morant reacts to a surprising statistic: The Memphis Grizzlies are facing significant player shortages in their upcoming game against the Washington Wizards. With 13 players listed on the injury report, including Morant himself, the team will be without key contributors such as Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke, and Jaren Jackson Jr. Among the ailments are various injuries ranging from torn labrum to ankle sprains and Achilles tendon repairs. Additionally, other players like Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose are sidelined with specific injuries like a central slip tear and lower back injury recovery, respectively. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards also have their own injury concerns with four players listed on their report, including Marvin Bagley III and Landry Shamet.
