The Memphis Grizzlies play the Orlando Magic in Berlin on January 15, 2026. It is a regular-season game on an international stage, but Memphis will again be without its starting point guard.Ja Morant has been ruled out and will miss his sixth straight game. He is still dealing with a right calf contusion and has not returned to game action despite recent progress.
Ja Morant’s Injury and Return Outlook vs Orlando Magic (January 15, 2026)
Ja Morant last played on January 2. The same calf issue sidelined him earlier this season for 10 games, and it has now kept him out for five more leading into the Berlin matchup.He practiced recently and traveled with the team to Europe, which led to some uncertainty around his availability. Early listings had him as questionable, but final reports confirmed he would not play. Head coach Tuomas Iisalo has indicated that Morant could return on January 18 in London, provided his recovery continues as planned.
How Memphis Grizzlies Has Fared Without Him
Memphis Grizzlies enter the game at 17-22, sitting 10th in the Western Conference. The team has struggled to find consistency, especially when Morant has been in and out of the lineup.In 18 games this season, the Grizzlies are 6-12 with Morant playing. He is averaging 19 points and 7.6 assists, but his shooting numbers are down, including career-low marks from the field and from three-point range. With several other guards and rotation players injured, his absence leaves Memphis thin in the backcourt again.
Grizzlies vs Magic Full Injury Report (January 15, 2026)
Both teams arrive in Berlin missing key players.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury |
| Grizzlies | Ja Morant | Out | Right calf contusion |
| Grizzlies | Zach Edey | Out | Left ankle stress reaction |
| Grizzlies | Ty Jerome | Out | Right calf strain |
| Grizzlies | Brandon Clarke | Out | Right calf strain |
| Grizzlies | Scotty Pippen Jr. | Out | Left great toe surgery recovery |
| Magic | Jalen Suggs | Out | Right knee MCL contusion |
| Magic | Collin Castleton | Out | Left thumb fracture |
What to Watch Tonight’s Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Game (January 15, 2026)
With Ja Morant out, Jaren Jackson Jr. takes on a larger role for Memphis Grizzlies at both ends of the floor. Orlando, meanwhile, gets Franz Wagner back, which helps stabilize its rotation.Also read: Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic injury report: Injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (January 15, 2026)There is also ongoing talk around potential roster moves in Memphis ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. Some see Morant’s careful handling as part of that bigger picture, though his travel with the team suggests the Grizzlies still expect him back soon. For now, the focus stays on getting through the Berlin game without him.
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