Is Ja Morant playing tonight against LA Clippers? Latest on Memphis Grizzlies superstar's status (Dec. 23)

Ja Morant will play for the Memphis Grizzlies against conference rivals LA Clippers on Monday. The Grizzlies star is no longer listed on the injury report after missing the previous game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday due to lower back soreness.

Morant had been listed as "doubtful" against the Hawks before being ruled out shortly before tip-off. His last appearance came during Memphis' dominant 144-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, where he left in the third quarter after a hard fall. The two-time All-Star played 17 minutes and finished with nine points before exiting.

The former Murray State standout's season has been plagued by injuries, limiting him to just 17 appearances in the Grizzlies' 29 games.

Known for his high-flying dunks and explosive athleticism, Ja Morant revealed that he plans to cut back on in-game dunks to minimize injury risk and remain available to support his team throughout the season.

"I'm not trying to dunk at all. Y'all think I'm lying. I'm dead serious," Ja Morant said after Grizzlies' 121-116 loss against the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 3. "Sometimes I get knocked out the air and (a foul) don't get called, and now I'm out longer than what I'm supposed to be.

"Sometimes the foul might get called; I still hit the floor, but after the game you might feel that little fall. So I just pick and choose, man. Hey, two points is two points. I get it done. That's all that matters," he added.

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How to watch Ja Morant in action during Grizzlies vs. Clippers game?

The Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Clippers game will take place on Monday, Dec. 23, at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The game will tip off at 8 p.m. EST (5 p.m. PT).

The Grizzlies vs. Clippers game will be telecast live on FDSSE (local) and FDSSC (local) while the live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).