The only teams that rank below the Grizzlies in the power rankings are the Milwaukee Bucks, Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings, and Washington Wizards.

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant on Monday night against the Houston Rockets. He has been officially ruled out with a left-elbow UCL sp.

The Memphis Grizzlies' willingness to make Ja Morant available could theoretically cause the Houston Rockets to change their stance and tune on him.

Happy Trade Season to all who celebrate! In anticipation of the upcoming Feb. 5 deadline, a number of you sent in questions from all over the country concerning pressing trade items around the league.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks after sustaining a UCL sprain in his left elbow, the team announced on Saturday. According to the team, Morant is expected to make a full recovery and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

Count out Houston among the list of Ja Morant trade suitors.

Lastly, some around the league wondered if the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets would also consider trading for Morant, but both scenarios have been deemed unlikely, according to league sources. Disappointed by reported trade talks, Morant plans to meet with his camp about his future during Grizzlies’ trip in Europe, sources say.

Kings 124, Lakers 112: For the second time this season, the Kings have won two straight games. They weathered Luka Dončić going for 42 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and four steals. DeMar DeRozan had 32, Russell Westbrook had a revengeful 22 and Malik Monk had 26 off the bench.

Plus, Anthony Davis’s evolving injury timeline and whether he’s still likely to be traded and a look at whether the Rockets are in real trouble.

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