Grizzlies face injury woes and turnover troubles as Ja Morant sidelined; Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. step up

The Memphis Grizzlies are dealing with significant injuries, including star guard Ja Morant, who is currently day-to-day with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain and has missed 16 games this season. The team has struggled with turnovers, averaging 17.4 per game, and this issue was highlighted in their recent loss to Golden State, where 23 turnovers led to 28 points for the Warriors. Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. have had to play extended minutes, with Bane contributing a double-double but also committing eight turnovers in the loss. Coach Taylor Jenkins emphasized the need for improvement in handling the ball to mitigate the impact of these mistakes.