Grizzlies star Ja Morant will play in Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Morant has missed the last six games with a hamstring strain, but he was upgraded to questionable ahead of Saturday's game. Interim coach Tuomas Iisalo said pregame that Morant would be a game-time decision.
Saturday will be the first game since Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins was fired on Friday. Jenkins had said before Memphis' loss to Oklahoma City on Thursday that Morant was progressing after he suffered the injury against the Cavaliers on March 14.
Morant has been in and out of the lineup all season. The Grizzlies have only nine games remaining before the playoffs, but Saturday's has extra importance because the Grizzlies are tied for fourth in the western conference with the Lakers.
The Grizzlies also recalled GG Jackson from the Memphis Hustle of the G League, so he'll be available for Saturday's game. Marvin Bagley, who was listed as questionable as he works through concussion protocol, is also available for the game.
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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Grizzlies provide injury update on star Ja Morant ahead of game vs Lakers
