Former NBA star explains how Dillon Brooks’ playoff rivalry with LeBron James contributed to his exit from Memphis.

The Grizzlies star guard's latest injury will keep him out through the trade deadline

Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks due to a left elbow UCL sprain, overlapping with the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Morant's injury history, off-court concerns, and large contract have reportedly limited his trade market. The Grizzlies may keep Morant past the trade deadline if they do not receive an attractive offer.

It was a strikingly similar story to the Jan. 21 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, where the Grizzlies — with Morant — lost their grasp on the game and couldn't get it back at the end. Memphis is 2-4 in its last six games, but the Grizzlies have had a double-digit lead in each one of those contests.

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at 8:00 PM ET. Despite key absences like Ja Morant for the Grizzlies, and Jose Alvarado for the Pelicans, Memphis holds a statistical advantage.

The trade price for Ja Morant just went up as Ja and the Grizzlies dominate the Orlando Magic in London

As the Memphis Grizzlies continue to weigh their options ahead of the trade deadline, Ja Morant is going to be out for an extended period again due to an injury.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has been involved in trade rumors all season long. Those will come to an end when the trade deadline comes next month.

Amid the swirl of trade rumors, Ja Morant is perfectly content with staying in Memphis and said so himself.