Grizzlies star Ja Morant to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

Memphis star, 24, missed first 25 games of season for suspension.

SEASON-ENDER; Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies. Pic: Justin Ford, Getty Images

Ja Morant’s season is over, with the Memphis Grizzlies announcing Monday night that their star guard needs surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulder.

Morant got hurt in practice on Saturday, the Grizzlies said. The two-time All-Star was in a sling for the Grizzlies’ game against Phoenix on Sunday, and then the news came a day later about how serious the issue us.