Injuries loom large as Grizzlies face Nuggets

The Memphis Grizzlies once again will be in search of a playmaker when they play host to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been limited by a variety of injuries and has played in only 20 of the team's 43 games. Backups Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. haven't played this season because of injuries. Jerome suffered a severe calf strain in the preseason. Pippen is recovering from offseason toe surgery.

"We have a relatively young team," said Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo.