San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies

Last-Minute Matchup Update: Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs — March 25, 2026

🚨 Breaking: Ja Morant Officially Shut Down for Season

The single biggest development in the last 24 hours: the Grizzlies officially announced that Ja Morant (PG) is out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow. The announcement came Tuesday night. This was confirmed by Yahoo Sports early Wednesday morning (3:16 AM UTC). While Morant's absence was previously known day-to-day, the full-season shutdown is a formal, final status change that eliminates any comeback speculation for this game.

Additionally, Zach Edey (ankle) underwent a procedure Tuesday to address lingering discomfort in his left elbow — he remains out for the season and is now post-procedure.

📋 Full Memphis Injury Report (as of today, March 25)

Memphis has 10 players on the injury report — among the heaviest loads in the league right now:

• Out for Season: Ja Morant (elbow UCL), Santi Aldama (knee), Zach Edey (ankle — post-procedure), Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe sesamoidectomy), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger), Brandon Clarke (calf)
• Out: Ty Jerome (left ankle), Jaylen Wells (right toe)
• Day-to-Day / Doubtful: Jahmai Mashack (left ankle)
• Questionable: Javon Small (lower back), Cam Spencer (lower back)

Key watch items: Both Cam Spencer (team's leading scorer at 11.2 PPG) and Javon Small are listed questionable with lower back issues. Their availability or absence would further thin an already depleted rotation. G-League call-up Cedric Coward (6.2 RPG) is expected to continue in an expanded frontcourt role.

📋 San Antonio Injury Report (as of today, March 25)

The Spurs have just 3 players out:

• De'Aaron Fox: Out (lower back tightness) — Fox averaged 17.6 pts / 6.3 ast over his last 20 games, so this is notable but San Antonio's depth absorbs it well
• Luke Kornet: Out (right knee)
• David Jones-Garcia: Out for Season (ankle surgery)

Stephon Castle has absorbed Fox's playmaking duties and is averaging 13.6 pts / 6.5 ast in recent games. Victor Wembanyama (24.3 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 3.5 BPG) is fully active and presents a massive mismatch against Memphis's depleted frontcourt.

📈 Line Movement

The current spread has San Antonio as -16.5 point favorites, a very large number reflecting both the talent gap and Memphis's mounting absences. No sharp reversal or significant closing-line movement has been flagged in available sources as of this morning. The line is consistent across FanDuel and Bleacher Nation. Spurs are also on a 4-game road winning streak and have won 22 of their last 24 overall.

🔑 What's New vs. 24 Hours Ago

1. Morant's season-ending status is now official and permanent — no longer a game-to-game evaluation.
2. Zach Edey had a procedure Tuesday — adds surgical recovery to his injury timeline.
3. Cam Spencer and Javon Small newly listed as questionable — could further gut Memphis's available rotation.
4. Fox confirmed out for San Antonio — not a new injury, but confirmed for tonight.
5. No lineup or rest surprises on the Spurs' side — Wembanyama, Castle, Vassell, Harper all active.

Summary

Memphis heads into this game as one of the most injury-ravaged teams in the NBA, now formally without their franchise player for the season. San Antonio is near-full-strength aside from Fox. Expect Wembanyama to dominate a patchwork Memphis frontcourt. Fade Memphis or focus on Wembanyama counting stats if wagering.

Last-Minute Matchup Update — Spurs at Grizzlies (March 25, 2026 | 8 PM ET | FedExForum)

⚠️ KEY LATE-BREAKING CHANGE: De'Aaron Fox RULED OUT

Per NBA insider Tom Osborn, De'Aaron Fox has been ruled OUT tonight with lower back tightness. This is a confirmed change from the prior 24-hour research window and represents a meaningful development. Fox is the Spurs' second-leading scorer and primary playmaker, averaging 18.9 pts, 6.3 ast, 3.8 reb, and 1.2 stl in 63 games this season (17.6/3.4/6.3 over the last 20). His absence removes San Antonio's primary ball-handler and most dangerous off-the-dribble threat.

Context: The Spurs are in a rest/caution mode with 10 games remaining. They trail OKC by 3 for the No. 1 seed but hold the tiebreaker. The coaching staff is clearly prioritizing health ahead of the playoffs over seeding pushes this deep in the schedule.

⚠️ ALSO OUT: Luke Kornet (Right Knee Management)

Luke Kornet is also ruled OUT tonight for right knee management — a maintenance/rest decision. This is a confirmed scratch, depleting the backup center depth behind Wembanyama.

Updated Spurs Injury Report (Official, March 25)

| Player | Status | Reason | |---|---|---| | De'Aaron Fox | OUT | Back (lower back tightness) | | Luke Kornet | OUT | Knee (right knee management) | | David Jones | Out For Season | Ankle |

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report (10 Players Listed)

| Player | Status | Reason | |---|---|---| | Ja Morant | Out For Season | Elbow | | Zach Edey | Out For Season | Ankle | | Santi Aldama | Out For Season | Knee | | Brandon Clarke | Out For Season | Calf | | Scotty Pippen Jr. | Out For Season | Toe | | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | Out For Season | Finger | | Ty Jerome | Out | Ankle | | Jaylen Wells | Out | Toe | | Jahmai Mashack | Day-to-Day | Ankle | | Javon Small | Questionable | Back |

Memphis is severely undermanned. Their effective leading scorer is GG Jackson II (14.9 pts/last 20 games), followed by Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12.3 pts) and Taylor Hendricks (10.8 pts). Cam Spencer leads the team in assists at 4.4/game. Javon Small's questionable tag (back) should be monitored — if he's out, Memphis' already thin backcourt shrinks further.

Line Movement / Odds

• Spread: Spurs -16.5 (heavy favorites, road)
• Fox's absence was potentially already partially factored in, but given the size of the spread, watch for any late line movement toward Memphis if books react to the confirmed Fox scratch.
• FanDuel and Bleacher Nation both show -16.5 / +16.5 as of this morning.

Tactical Impact of Fox Absence

With Fox out, expect Stephon Castle (13.6 pts, 6.5 ast last 20) to assume primary ball-handling duties. Dylan Harper (12.1 pts, 4.2 ast) figures to see an expanded role as the secondary initiator. Devin Vassell (12.2 pts, 2.4 3PM) will need to provide more off-ball scoring gravity. Victor Wembanyama (23.8 pts, 10.7 reb, 3.5 blk last 20) remains the unquestioned centerpiece and workload anchor.

Bottom Line

Two confirmed late scratches on the Spurs side — Fox and Kornet — are the only meaningful changes since yesterday's baseline research. The game context (Spurs coasting to playoff seeding, Grizzlies depleted and 24-47) remains the same. San Antonio is clearly resting Fox as a precaution. Castle, Harper, and Vassell must absorb offensive creation duties. The massive spread (-16.5) may face slight pressure given Fox's absence, but Wembanyama's dominance against a shell Memphis roster likely keeps the Spurs firmly in control.