NBA Player News

Harris (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Harris will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left hip soreness. The veteran forward's next opportunity to play will come Sunday in Toronto. With Harris out, Javonte Green, Isaiah Stewart and Ronald Holland are candidates for increased playing time.

LeVert (wrist) is available to play Friday against the Grizzlies, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

LeVert is back following a three-game stint on the sidelines, and his return could result in fewer minutes for Javonte Green and Kevin Huerter. LeVert is averaging 7.2 points and 2.6 assists per game this season.

Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis.

Thompson will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday in Toronto. With the 23-year-old forward sidelined, Ronald Holland, Marcus Sasser and Kevin Huerter are candidates to see increased minutes.

Duren (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Duren will push through the pain and make himself available for Friday's game. The 22-year-old big man is averaging 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game this season.

Wells (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Detroit.

Wells will miss his second game of the season and his first since Feb. 7 due to a right shoulder contusion. His next opportunity to play will come Monday in Chicago. In the second-year swingman's stead, Cam Spencer, Jahmai Mashack and Tyler Burton are candidates to see increased minutes.

Jackson (foot) is out for Friday's game in Detroit.

With Jackson unavailable, Taylor Hendricks will have a chance to start and earn major minutes, making him an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues. For now, Jackson should be considered questionable for Monday's game in Chicago.

Ellis is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Friday, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Ellis will enter Friday's starting lineup for the sixth time this season (and first since Jan. 9) due to the absence of Sam Merrill (hamstring). Ellis had a strong performance off the bench against the Magic on Wednesday, finishing with 20 points, four rebounds, one assist, one block, one steal and five three-pointers over 31 minutes in a 128-122 loss.

Rupert (two-way) won't play in Friday's game against Detroit.

Rupert had appeared in nine of Memphis' 11 games since the All-Star break and averaged 11.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, 1.4 steals and 1.0 assists in 29.0 minutes, though he won't suit up Friday as the Grizzlies manage his availability. The two-way player's next chance to suit up will come Monday against Chicago, but he's eligible to suit up for just seven of the Grizzlies' remaining 16 contests after Friday.

Clayton (ankle) is out for Friday's game in Detroit.

This will be the third straight game on the inactive list for Clayton, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's game in Chicago. Cam Spencer should see quality minutes Friday night with Memphis' backcourt extremely banged up.

Gibson (reconditioning) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Gibson signed with the Grizzlies in late February and is ready to make his debut with Memphis after getting his conditioning up over the past couple of weeks. The veteran big man will serve as a depth piece for the Grizzlies behind Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks.