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Black (abdomen) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.

It's a significant upgrade for Black, who now has a real chance to end a 16-game absence with a left abdominal strain Monday. Although the third-year guard would be in line for a minutes restriction if he plays versus Detroit, there would still be more of a crunch for playing time among Jamal Cain, Tristan da Silva and Jevon Carter.

Small (thigh) is out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Small is now going to be in street clothes for both ends of this back-to-back set with a bruised left thigh. With the Grizzlies ravaged by injuries, Lucas Williamson and Adama Bal should see extra opportunities in the backcourt Monday.

Hendricks (thumb) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

A right thumb sprain is likely to prevent Hendricks from playing Monday. Dariq Whitehead and Toby Okani should soak up more playing time in the frontcourt versus Cleveland.

Gibson (foot) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Gibson is expected to miss the second leg of this back-to-back set, leaving the Grizzlies incredibly thin in the frontcourt. The veteran big man had missed the Grizzlies' previous four games due to right foot injury management, but he posted zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across seven minutes Sunday in the Grizzlies' 131-115 loss to the Bucks.

Merrill (hamstring) will play Monday against Memphis.

Merrill will be back in action after sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set Sunday. With James Harden (personal) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out, Merrill is in line to see plenty of touches Monday.

Mashack is listed out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers with a concussion.

Mashack is sidelined for a second consecutive contest while in the league's concussion protocol. With Memphis' injury report a mile long, extra ball-handling duties are open to Cam Spencer at point guard Monday.

Mobley (calf) is available for Monday's game against Memphis.

After taking the night off Sunday against Indiana, Mobley is no longer on the injury report. He's likely going to see heavy usage Monday with so many Cavaliers sitting out for this contest.

Coward (back) is available for Monday's game against Cleveland.

After resting Sunday, Coward is ready to play in the second half of this back-to-back set. Across his last six appearances, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 13.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.0 minutes per game.

Allen (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Allen is no longer on the injury report after sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set Sunday. He could see more usage Monday with several key players absent.

Bryant (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Bryant is likely getting a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Sunday's 117-108 win over the Pacers, he finished with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes.