Yes, Ja Morant dunked all over Hector Banana-Bread -- er, Victor Wembanyama after the whistle on Wednesday night in the Memphis Grizzlies' win over the San Antonio Spurs. But no matter. This was sick.
The NBA requires players to participate in 65 games for selection to the All-NBA teams, MVP, and other awards.
SAN ANTONIO — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is no longer eligible for regular season NBA awards. Morant, who is out on Friday night due to right foot soreness, is missing his 18th game of the season.
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Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gave an update on Morant's injury after they ruled him out of Friday's contest due to right foot soreness. "He's been nursing a foot sprain since the Houston home game," Jenkins said. "Last game against the Spurs, he got tangled up, had a little collision there with a Spurs player that really worsened it."
Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant won’t be taking any 2024-25 NBA regular season awards. By sitting out the 140-122 win over the San Antonio Spurs Friday (17/1), Morant missed his 18th game in the season so far. According to the NBA rules players must have at least 65 under their belt to be eligible for individual trophies.
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Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies may have had the best dunk of the NBA season, but, sadly, it didn’t count. A few nights ago, Morant caught air over Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs with a massive dunk that people will be talking about for a long time.