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Waters (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Denver, Raul Dominguez Jr. of the Associated Press reports.

Waters missed the Spurs' most recent game due to illness, and he's back on the injury report ahead of Thursday's tilt. The 28-year-old is averaging just 6.5 minutes per game this season.

Wembanyama is questionable to play Thursday versus the Nuggets due to right ankle soreness, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

We'll have a better idea of Wembanyama's status following Thursday's shootaround, but it's worth noting that the 22-year-old center hasn't missed a game since January. However, if Wembanyama does need to hit the sidelines, Luke Kornet would likely get a start, and he'd be someone to consider as a streamer.

Pippen (toe) is out for Thursday's game against Dallas.

Pippen will miss a third straight game, including his second in a row due to an injury that the Grizzlies are labeling as right great toe sesamoiditis. Before making his season debut in early February, the 25-year-old guard had previously missed time to begin the campaign while recovering from surgery on the great toe on his left foot. While the fact that Pippen's latest absence isn't being attributed to his surgically repaired toe is a welcome sign, the Grizzlies haven't indicated when he might be ready to resume playing.

Barnes is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to a left ankle impingement, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Barnes is hoping to end a five-game absence caused by the injury. Another absence for Barnes on Thursday would leave the door open for both Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper to play an expanded role off the bench.

Aldama (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.

Aldama will miss his 16th straight game Thursday due to right knee injury management. He appeared to be moving closer to a return earlier this month, as the Grizzlies had listed him as questionable ahead of a March 3 game against the Timberwolves and even upgraded him to available for a brief period of time before downgrading him to out 30 minutes prior to opening tip. Since that contest, he hasn't been listed as anything other than out in advance of the Grizzlies' ensuing five games, which suggests he may have experienced a setback in the rehab process. The Grizzlies haven't provided further word on Aldama's status, so he can likely be viewed as doubtful for the second leg of the team's back-to-back set Friday in Detroit.

Spencer is questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to lower-back soreness.

Spencer is at risk of missing the first leg of this back-to-back. The Grizzlies could need each of Javon Small, Jahmai Mashack and Rayan Rupert to play a significant role in the backcourt Thursday.

Gibson (reconditioning) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Gibson has yet to make his debut for the Grizzlies, but he's not expected to be a significant part of the rotation. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Thursday's tip.

Coward is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Dallas due to right knee injury management.

Coward is likely to be held out of the opening leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set for rest purposes. With several of Coward's teammates also listed as out or doubtful, Memphis could be forced to lean on Javon Small, Cam Spencer (back), Jahmai Mashack and Rayan Rupert in the backcourt.

Clayton (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.

Clayton is on track to miss his second straight game Thursday, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Friday's game in Detroit. Ty Jerome (calf) and Cedric Coward (knee) are also doubtful to play and Scotty Pippen (toe) has already been ruled out, so Cam Spencer figures to see major minutes Thursday evening.

Jerome is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to right calf injury management.

The Grizzlies are expected to keep Jerome from playing the first half of their back-to-back. Javon Small, Jahmai Mashack and Rayan Rupert should soak up extra minutes for a depleted Memphis group Thursday.