NBA Player News
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Taylor Hendricks PF | MEM
Grizzlies' Taylor Hendricks: Unlikely to play 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.
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Taj Gibson PF | MEM
Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Doubtful for Monday
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.
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Jahmai Mashack SG | MEM
Grizzlies' Jahmai Mashack: Ruled out with concussion
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.
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Sam Merrill SG | CLE
Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Good to go Monday
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.
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Cedric Coward SG | MEM
Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Removed from injury report
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.
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Jarrett Allen C | CLE
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Good to go Monday
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.
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Thomas Bryant C | CLE
Cavaliers' Thomas Bryant: Will not play Monday
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.
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Cam Spencer PG | MEM
Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Cleared from injury report
Spencer (back) is available for Monday's game against Cleveland.
Spencer is suiting up for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Over his last nine appearances (three starts), Spencer has averaged 9.8 points, 5.7 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.7 minutes per game.
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Dean Wade PF | CLE
Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Another absence coming
Wade (ankle) is out for Monday's game against Memphis.
Wade is struggling to shake off this ankle injury and remains without a timetable to return. He can be considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.