The Memphis Grizzlies have been saddled with the dubious distinction of being the first team eliminated from the 2024-25 NBA playoffs. After earning their way in through the Play-In Tournament, they suffered a four-game sweep at the hands of the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

The status of Memphis guard Ja Morant remained unknown Friday as the team faces a possible elimination game in the Western Conference series against Oklahoma City. Morant was injured when he crashed to the floor in Game 3,

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant won't be available for Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN. Morant left Game 3 late in the second quarter because of a hip injury. After a pass from Scotty Pippen Jr., Morant planted his feet and jumped, but he was hit by Thunder wing Lu Dort before falling hard onto the FedExForum floor.