Memphis guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Grizzlies' series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday while still dealing with a hip contusion from Game 3. Interim coach Tuomas Iisalo confirmed Morant’s absence during his pregame availability less than two hours before the game.

MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for Oklahoma City with 38 points and six assists. Four other Thunder players were in double figures as Jalen Williams dropped 23 and Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe all put up 11.

Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman faces several questions as he looks to restore Memphis' upward trajectory.