Grizzlies PG Ja Morant has mild ankle sprain

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Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has a mild left ankle sprain, coach Taylor Jenkins said Wednesday.

Jenkins said an MRI exam detected the seriousness.

Jenkins said the team will be cautious with Morant but is hopeful he will be available for the season opener against the host Utah Jazz on Oct. 23.

Morant, 25, injured the ankle during Monday's 121-116 preseason victory ov