Grizzlies say Morant’s still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery

Grizzlies say Morant's still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery | iNFOnews.ca
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant looks on from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues his recovery after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Jan. 21.

The Grizzlies announced Wednesday that the two-time All-Star is progressing in his rehabilitation but continues to feel discomfort. The Grizzlies said Morant will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Grizzlies officials also said guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will undergo surgery Thursday to address misalignment of his right pinky finger. A timeline on his recovery will be announced after the procedure.

Morant, 26, has appeared in just 20 games for the Grizzlies this season. He is averaging 19.5 points, 7.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.

Although Morant’s name came up in plenty of trade rumors over the last month, the Grizzlies kept him at the trade deadline and instead sent two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz.

Caldwell-Pope, 33, has averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 51 games.

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Grizzlies say Morant's still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery | iNFOnews.ca
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant sits on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Grizzlies say Morant's still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery | iNFOnews.ca
Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, right, warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Molly J. Smith)

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