P.J. Hairston Injury: Updates on Grizzlies Guard’s Groin and Return

March 14th, 2016 by Danny Webster Leave a reply »
Memphis Grizzlies guard P.J. Hairston left Monday's game against the Houston Rockets, and it's uncertain when he'll return to the court.

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Groin Injury Ends Hairston's Night Monday, March 14 Hairston suffered a left groin strain, according to Ross Wooden of the organization's communications department, and did not return to the game.

If there's a team that's been bitten by the injury bug on too many occasions, it's the Grizzlies. Chris Vernon of 92.9 FM ESPN in Memphis noted the Grizzlies had seven available players suit up for Monday's contest, and three of them were on 10-day contracts.

Hairston is the latest name to add to a long list of injuries for Memphis, highlighted by starters Marc Gasol (foot), Zach Randolph (knee) and Mike Conley (Achilles). Despite those injuries, the Grizzlies came into Monday's matchup having won five of their last eight games, though they lost to Houston, 130-81.

Hairston came to Memphis in the trade that sent Courtney Lee to the Charlotte Hornets in February and has averaged 7.5 points per game for the Grizzlies. The team will feel his absence as it c ...

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