Grizzlies' Ja Morant Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

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The injury occurred during a training session, causing him to miss a recent game.

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Morant is expected to fully recover for the 2024-25 season.

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The team went 6-3 with Morant in the lineup, matching the win total during his suspension.

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Morant served a 25-game suspension at the beginning of the season for conduct detrimental to the league.

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Morant, a two-time All-Star, is in the first season of a five-year, $197 million contract extension.

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