Ja Morant DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers after missing the last six games due to a hamstring strain. The Grizzlies are comfortably sitting in the playoff picture. Yet, it didn't stop the team from firing head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday. With that said, if Morant can't play, Scotty Pippen Jr., averaging 14.2 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.7 steals in 20 starts this season, could find himself back in the starting lineup, with Desmond Bane, Santi Aldama, and Jaren Jackson Jr. in line to see more scoring opportunities.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Thursday's tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has still not fully recovered from a hamstring strain and will miss a sixth consecutive game. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Luke Kennard's workloads have increased during Morant's absence, along with Desmond Bane's offensive usage. Pippen Jr. is likely to remain in the starting unit, where he has averaged 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.5 steals this season.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hamstring) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. The Grizzlies star is nursing a sore hamstring and will get his next opportunity to return on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, Scotty Pippen Jr. should continue to receive extra usage on Tuesday and is looking at a second consecutive start. Luke Kennard has also been used as a starter during Morant's absence, but he was more effective coming off the bench on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 15 points. Pippen Jr. has notched 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.6 steals across his previous 18 starts this campaign.