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Memphis Grizzlies’ injured players are rising while the stars are getting healthy

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The Memphis Grizzlies’ mounting injuries early in the season only add to the frustration after a 2-3 start. The Grizzlies lost at home to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday and will face the Milwaukee Bucks (1-5) on Thursday.

Jaren Jackson Jr. admitted Monday after beating the Grizzlies and beating the Chicago Bulls that it’s tough to deal with limited minutes as a competitor. As for star Ja Morant, he said three words after Wednesday’s match in regards to playing 29 minutes.

“Live with it,” Morant said.

Here are the Grizzlies to start the day Thursday:

Yes Morant

Injury: Pain in the thighs

Outlook: Morant has played less than 30 minutes in every game this season, sitting out Monday’s game against the Bulls and logging 29 minutes against the Nets on Wednesday, where Morant finished with 14 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds. For the first time since last Friday, Morant was not listed on the injury report.

Jaren Jackson Jr.

Injury: Hamstring

Outlook: Jackson has played three games since returning from a hamstring injury, playing less than 30 minutes in each game. Jackson played 28 minutes on Wednesday with 30 points and four rebounds. For the first time this season, he was not listed on the injury report on Thursday.

Desmond Bane

Injury: Suffered an oblique injury early in the third quarter against the Nets. Bane played 17 minutes with 10 points and 6 rebounds.

Outlook: Bane will be out against the Bucks. The Grizzlies will provide an update on his status this season following image results.

Marcus Slim

Injury: Rolled his right ankle against the Nets six minutes into the game.

Outlook: Smart is out against the Bucks. The Grizzlies will provide a more solid update on his playing status in the future after more imaging is done.