The L.A. Clippers haven't had any luck against the Memphis Grizzlies yet this season, but got some good news ahead of Monday's third matchup of the season, clea

Both the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies may be without multiple key players in Monday night's matchup.

Morant was on a 25-minute restriction in his first game back Friday against the Jazz, and he figures to stick around that mark again Monday as the Grizzlies ease him back into action. He was incredibly effective in a 130-126 loss Monday, racking up 21 points, four rebounds, 10 assists and one block.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/grizzlies/onsi as Ja Morant return was a mixed bag for Grizzlies. The revolving door that is the Memphis Grizzlies' starting lineup swung back open for Ja Morant on Friday night against the Utah Jazz. He did not walk into a win.

Multiple Memphis Grizzlies players were unhappy with the team's defensive effort in a 130-126 loss against the Utah Jazz.

The Memphis Grizzlies are trying to make the puzzle pieces fit together properly and will continue the process when they hit the road to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.

Ja Morant received an important injury update for the Grizzlies' game on Friday night against the Jazz in Memphis.

Morant has not played since the early minutes of the Grizzlies’ 108-100 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Nov. 15. He was expected to miss two weeks. The guard had previously missed game time this season due to right ankle soreness and was suspended by the team for a game.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Utah Jazz tonight in Memphis. Tip-off is Friday night, and fans will be watching to see if the team’s star returns. The game carries extra attention after Morant’s recent absence.

A mock trade has the Memphis Grizzlies sending Ja Morant to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for three players, including a former Grizzlies guard.