Why is Ja Morant not playing against Pistons tonight? Grizzlies star’s absence in crucial game explored (April 5)

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been ruled out of Saturday’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The team listed the reason as illness.

It will be a crucial game for the Grizzlies, who hold the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference. They have identical records (45-32) with sixth-placed LA Clippers and No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves. However, the Clippers and Timberwolves are on winning runs, four and three, respectively.

With interim coach Tuomas Iisalo at the helm, Memphis aims to miss the Play-In Tournament and snag one of the six guaranteed playoff spots.

This is a developing story.