The Memphis Grizzlies have tried everything since last season, but they are still struggling to find a rhythm with a 4-9 record. They are riding a three‑game losing streak that has exposed some deep cracks, and now there is a tension in the air. Their star playmaker, Ja Morant, has been at the center of many uncomfortable moments this season, including a clash with his own coach, Tuomas Iisalo. What is really best for the team? Despite everything, the hope is that vintage Morant shows up and plays like himself.

Is Ja Morant playing tonight?

Yes, Ja Morant is available tonight. He was cleared after missing one game due to a right-ankle flare-up suffered late in the loss to the Knicks. He still finished that matchup after logging 34 minutes, and Memphis sat him out the next game as a precaution. After responding well to treatment and showing no limitations in Saturday’s shoot-around, he is set to return. The question now is whether his presence can steady a season slipping away.

Morant has been in a rough slump this November. He has shot under 16.7% from the three-point line over the past eleven games. That is a dip from his 31% career record. This could be blamed on injury, but this time, the struggles are buried inside a far more complicated situation. Something that led to his one-game suspension last week.

Morant and head coach Tuomas Iisalo were involved in a heated verbal exchange following a Halloween loss to the Lakers. Morant showed visible frustration in the post-interview. When asked about the loss, he simply answered, “Ask the coaches,” which the franchise viewed as crossing a line. Leading to a one-game suspension for ‘conduct detrimental to the team’. Now that he is returning, will the Grizzlies overcome the losing streak or deepen the fracture, given their list of injuries?

Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers injury report

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Update

The Grizzlies enter this matchup with a long list of unavailable contributors.

• Cedric Coward is listed as doubtful as he continues to deal with soreness in his right foot, and the team will reassess him closer to tipoff.
• Javon Small has been ruled out as he recovers from a toe injury.
• Olivier-Maxence Prosper is listed as questionable after suffering a left quad contusion.
• Zach Edey is also questionable.
• Brandon Clarke remains out after the Grizzlies announced he will need another six to nine weeks.
• Ty Jerome is also still sidelined due to a calf injury and is expected to be re-evaluated in four weeks.
• Scotty Pippen Jr. is out long-term after undergoing a procedure on his left big toe, with a recovery timeline of roughly 12 weeks.

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Update

The Cavaliers not only hold a stronger position in terms of match wins, but their injury report is also relatively small.

• Jaylon Tyson will miss tonight’s game as he remains in the concussion protocol and has yet to be cleared for contact.
• Darius Garland is also sidelined, as his toe injury continues to limit his movement and will keep him from suiting up against Memphis.

• Max Strus remains out as well. Although he is no longer wearing a walking boot.

Predicted Lineups for Grizzlies vs Cavaliers

Here are the projected starting lineups for tonight’s matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

How to Watch Grizzlies vs Cavaliers

Here’s how fans can tune in to tonight’s Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers matchup.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio

How to Watch: Regional broadcasts are available in both markets, along with national coverage on NBA TV. The game will also stream on NBA League Pass and major live-TV platforms that carry regional sports networks.

Match preview & prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers (8-5) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (4-9) in a pivotal early-season clash. Cleveland will enter with solid home form and a strong roster. Meanwhile, Memphis is in the midst of a three-game skid and still searching for consistency.

Even with Ja Morant returning to the lineup, the Grizzlies have struggled to establish rhythm on their own. Will Memphis find its way back to winning? We predict that the Cavaliers end up winning convincingly.

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