Accidents have derailed the progress of the Memphis Grizzlies for the previous two seasons, and sadly the wave of damage absences have already begun going into the 2025-26 season. 

Monday did deliver some excellent news about star level guard Ja Morant, who Marc Stein reviews is anticipated to play in Wednesday’s season opener towards the Pelicans. Morant missed your entire preseason resulting from an ankle damage and his standing for the beginning of the season was in query, however Stein signifies he is progressed sufficient to be out there when Memphis’ season will get beneath approach. 

Nevertheless, that little bit of optimistic information arrived on the heels of one more damage report from the Grizzlies, who introduced guard Ty Jerome will miss no less than 4 weeks with a “high-grade calf pressure.” Jerome was the highest free agent signing of the Grizzlies and was set to be the primary guard off the bench for Memphis this season behind Morant and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Jerome had a career-year in Cleveland final season, averaging 12.5 factors per recreation and taking pictures 43.9% from 3-point vary, however the Grizzlies will now have to attend for his introduction into the lineup resulting from a calf damage. 

That places one other important dent in Memphis’ guard depth, as Scotty Pippen Jr. — who was Morant’s backup final 12 months and began numerous video games in his absence — had current toe surgical procedure and can miss the beginning of the season as nicely. That leaves Javon Small because the backup level guard in Memphis’ rotation, though they may definitely have a look at some non-traditional lineup choices when Morant is not on the ground. 

Their frontcourt can also be depleted going into the season, with facilities Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke each injured to begin the 12 months, forcing Memphis to lean on small lineups early with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama enjoying some small-ball 5.