2 min read • December 10, 2021
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The Grizzlies added star guard Ja Morant and starting forward Dillon Brooks to the NBA's health and safety protocols on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9, respectively, after testing positive for COVID-19. Brooks, who is scoring 17.1 ppg in 12 games this season, joins reserves Brandon Clarke and Ziaire Williams on the injured list for the 14-11 Grizzlies, who have won 5 of 6 games without Morant. Memphis plays the Lakers on Thursday night, and will turn to breakout shooting guards De'Anthony Melton and Desmond Bane. Morant has been out since Nov. 26 with a left knee sprain, and will be unable to rejoin the team to continue his rehab for at least 10 days unless he posts 2 negative PCR tests over 24 hours apart. The duo join a growing list of NBA players to test positive in recent weeks, as outbreaks have struck the Hornets, Bulls, and Nuggets.
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