{"id":16383,"date":"2026-01-10T00:26:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T00:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=16383"},"modified":"2026-01-10T00:26:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T00:26:03","slug":"final-injury-report-for-thunder-grizzlies-will-shai-gilgeous-alexander-ja-morant-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=16383","title":{"rendered":"Final Injury Report for Thunder-Grizzlies, Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ja Morant Play?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>The <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/oklahoma-city-thunder\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Oklahoma City Thunder;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/memphis-grizzlies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Memphis Grizzlies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> in a Western Conference matchup.<\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma City enters Friday\u2019s game with a 31-7 record after defeating the <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/utah-jazz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Utah Jazz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Utah Jazz<\/a> at home in overtime on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball to forward Chet Holmgren (7)\u00a9 Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Wednesday\u2019s victory over the Jazz, <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/tag\/shai-gilgeous-alexander\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Shai Gilgeous-Alexander;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a> led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 46 points, six rebounds and six assists while Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 12 rebounds of his own.<\/p>\n<p>Now Oklahoma City will try to grab another victory on Friday as they face off against the Grizzlies in a tough road matchup.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, Memphis enters Friday\u2019s contest with a 16-21 record after losing at home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/phoenix-suns\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Phoenix Suns;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Phoenix Suns<\/a> on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13)\u00a9 Petre Thomas-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1f36a4acbe5751735b5fb35442829713.jpeg\" \/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13)\u00a9 Petre Thomas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/tag\/jaren-jackson-jr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jaren Jackson Jr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jaren Jackson Jr<\/a>. led the way for the Grizzlies in Wednesday\u2019s loss as he ended the game with 19 points and four rebounds while Cam Spencer recorded 14 points and five assists.<\/p>\n<p>While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night\u2019s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Thunder Injury Report, Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren Play?<\/h2>\n<p>For the Thunder, they have eight players listed on their injury report, including both Shai and Holmgren.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/b4ed0f9745e9a9ce45520eefd152d4c4.jpeg\" \/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Oklahoma City has ruled out Shai due to an ankle sprain as he will miss his first game since December 7.<\/p>\n<p>With Shai sidelined, Ajay Mitchell Isaiah Joe could both be in line for increased roles against the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n<p>The Thunder have also ruled out Holmgren due to bilateral shins soreness as he will miss his first game since December 22.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7)Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"657\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8fd71f597983fd2b76f178a0093b39b7.jpeg\" \/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7)Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With Holmgren sidelined, Branden Carlson may have a larger role, especially with Isaiah Hartenstein still sidelined with a soleus strain.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Cason Wallace has also been ruled out due to toe soreness while Jaylin Williams, Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Alex Caruso has been listed as questionable due to back soreness and he is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Grizzlies Injury Report, Will Ja Morant, Cedric Coward Play?<\/h2>\n<p>On the other side, the Grizzlies have eight players listed on their injury report, including both <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/tag\/ja-morant\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ja Morant;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Ja Morant<\/a> and Cedric Coward.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12)\u00a9 Mark J&amp;period; Rebilas-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1ea11c870adab48a1eac6e4e997040f8.jpeg\" \/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12)\u00a9 Mark J&amp;period; Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Memphis has ruled out Morant due to a right calf contusion as he will miss his fourth consecutive game.<\/p>\n<p>With Morant still sidelined, Spencer could be in line for another start, especially with Vince Williams Jr. being listed as questionable with left patellar tendinitis.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23)Wesley Hale-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/50ed41418c40ed408cf73c3e0ffcb970.jpeg\" \/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23)Wesley Hale-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Grizzlies have listed Coward as questionable due to a left ankle sprain while John Konchar is doubtful due to recovery from UCL surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. have all been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Fans can catch Friday night\u2019s matchup between the Thunder and Grizzlies from Memphis at 8:00 p.m. EST on <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\" 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