The Memphis Grizzlies entered Thursday night with the hopes of preventing the Houston Rockets from sweeping them 4-0 in the regular season series. With Houston being the second seed and Memphis being the third seed,

The Memphis Grizzlies provided an injury update on Ja Morant ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets.

Despite all sorts of rumors swirling about who they may or may not be targeting on the NBA trade market, the Houston Rockets remain one of the best teams in the

Ja Morant is on the injury report for this contest, listed as questionable for the Grizzlies with shoulder soreness. Morant had previously missed time this year due to a shoulder injury, as well as more games with various other ailments.

After winning six consecutive games, the Memphis Grizzlies fell back down to Earth with a crushing 143-106 loss against the New York Knicks. In a much-needed bounce-back attempt, the Grizzlies will host the red-hot Houston Rockets on Thursday.