Ja Morant was in the lineup Monday night for the Grizzlies against Portland after missing Memphis' previous eight games with hip and pelvic muscle injuries.

Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins revealed they will have a minute-conscious approach with Morant.“Definitely be smart … but not that restrictive,” Jenkins said.As it stands, Morant is already playing far fewer minutes this season compared to other seasons.

Nearly three weeks after a hip subluxation and multiple Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains, Morant has reached the final steps of his recovery process before a potential return. A hip subluxation is an injury where the ball of the hip partially slips out of socket before sliding back on its own.