Ja Morant was sidelined for the Memphis-San Antonio rematch on Friday night because of a sore right foot, and the Grizzlies guard became ineligible for the NBA's postseason awards after missing his 18th game of the season.

Ja Morant (right foot soreness) missed his 18th game of the season Friday night vs. the Spurs, making him ineligible to win regular-season NBA awards.

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. NBA players must play in at least 65 games to qualify for awards such as All-NBA status or the MVP award.

Victor Wembanyama’s lanky 7-foot-3 frame allows him to make blocks at a frequent rate. So much so that he has more career blocks than a majority of players in NBA history since the 1973-74 season. Despite the San Antonio Spurs’ 140-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night,

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a jersey swap with a fan after the game against the Brooklyn Nets on December 27, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama isn't happy about seeing the jersey he gave to a young fan end up on an resale website.