The first-round matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies is already turning out to be a classic. The first game went to LeBron James‘ Lakers and the Grizzlies suffered a major blow. Memphis star Ja Morant injured himself in the fourth quarter and was visibly in pain. As a result, a major internet debate surrounding some changes in the existing rule started. After hours of speculation and tension, the Grizzlies fanbase finally has some clarity about their star player.

Shams Charania of The Athletic recently gave the NBA world a much-needed update about the 2022 Most Improved Player. It seems there is news on his injury which has the Grizzlies fanbase excited about their next games against the Lakers.

The latest Ja Morant update surrounding his injury

The first game of the 7 game series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers lived up to expectations. There were great duels on the court and it also was a high-scoring match. However, in the dying moments of the game, the Grizzlies suffered a major blow.

Ja Morant rose up beautifully for a bucket late into the fourth quarter. Unlike some of his iconic dunks this season, Morant failed to convert and the obstacle was Lakers’ Anthony Davis.

Morant was charged by the 2020 NBA champion and fell awkwardly. Following this play, the Grizzlies star looked in pain as he held onto his hand. Moreover, he revealed that he is feeling ‘numb’ following this ugly injury.

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Days after this match, it seems his injury is not as serious as it looked initially. This piece of news was broken by Shams Charania which has taken the internet by storm. Charania said, “He underwent an X-Ray and on Sunday, he underwent further tests and evaluation. On Monday, I’m told there are no breaks or fractures in Ja Morant’s hand.”

Despite this exciting new update about Morant, his availability against the LeBron James-led Lakers in game 2 still remains a mystery to the NBA world.

NBA fans react to Morant’s latest update

Shams Charania’s latest update about the 2x NBA All-Star has already gained a lot of traction on Twitter. Here’s what the NBA world had to say.

Some Lakers fans feel Morant’s return will not change the result of the 7-game series.

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