Is Ja Morant playing tonight against the Bulls? Latest injury update on Grizzlies' star ahead of matchup (April 2, 2023)

As the Chicago Bulls look to keep their playoff chances alive, it will end up being even more challenging as they host Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Morant will be available to play tonight as the Grizzlies only have five games remaining in the season. Since his return to action after the controversial gun scandal, Morant has been averaging 21.6 points on 46.9% shooting, 6.4 assists, and 3.6 rebounds.

The Memphis Grizzlies were able to hold the fort down during Morant's absence with a 6-4 record, but have looked even more formidable since his return as they have won five of their last six games.

Ja Morant's season so far

Morant has had the best season of his career so far. He is averaging 26.6 points on 46.4% shooting, 8.0 assists, and 5.8 rebounds as he leads the Memphis Grizzlies (49-28) with the second spot in the Western Conference standings.

After his eight-game suspension due to posing with his gun on Instagram Live, Morant has focused on doing nothing else but performing at a high-level on the basketball court. He and his team have championship aspirations. With the controversies put aside, Ja Morant and the Grizzlies have done a good job of staying composed and together throughout all the outside noise of the season.