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Ja Morant will be a game-time decision for Game 2 of the Memphis Grizzlies’ first round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

X-rays after the Grizzlies’ loss in Game 1 on Sunday were negative. An MRI on Monday revealed an aggravation of soft-tissue bruising in Morant’s hand. The injury was originally suffered on April 7th, but it was made worse when Morant used his right hand to break his fall after committing a charge against Anthony Davis.

“I do not sense a great deal of optimism around this Grizzlies team that Ja Morant will be ready to play in Game 2,” said Adrian Wojnarowski.

Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a five-year, $136 million extension.

McDaniels has become one of the NBA’s best wing defenders since entering the NBA in 2020 out of Washington.

Last season, McDaniels averaged 12.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 30.6 minutes over 79 games. McDaniels also shot 39.8 percent on three-pointers.