“What a s**ty night in NBA” - Fans distraught as Ja Morant undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery 

The news of Ja Morant’s impending season-ending shoulder surgery unfolded Monday night, stunning fans, who reacted on X. The Memphis Grizzlies star will undergo surgery for a labrum tear in his right shoulder this week, the team announced.

The setback comes as Morant’s electrifying style of play had given a jolt to Memphis (13-23). In the nine games since his 15-game suspension to start the season had ended, the Grizzlies went 6-3 in those games. Fans reacted on X, with one tweeting:

"What a sh*tty night in the NBA, man."

Here are a few more reactions:

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When did Ja Morant get hurt?

The injury occurred to Morant on Saturday during practice following their victory over the LA Lakers on Friday. Right shoulder pain kept him out of Sunday's game versus the Phoenix Suns. It was concluded after additional testing that he needs surgery and will miss the rest of the season.

Morant is anticipated to recuperate in time for the 2024–25 season.

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How did Ja Morant perform in the nine games he played this season?

Morant's impact on the Grizzlies (13-23) was evident upon his return from suspension. Memphis, which began the season 6-19 without him, went 6-3 in the nine games he played. Morant averaged 25.1 points, 8.1 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game. The Grizzlies, 13th in the Western Conference, will have to fight to get into play-in contention without Morant, who was an All-Star the past two seasons.