NBA Player News

Mann is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Memphis.

Mann started the previous four contests but will slide to the bench Monday as Brooklyn rolls out a lineup of Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Danny Wolf, Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton. In nine games as a reserve this season, Mann is averaging 6.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18.2 minutes per contest.

Spencer will start Monday's game against the Nets.

The Grizzlies have only eight players available for the front end of this back-to-back set, so Spencer will get the starting nod for just the second time since the beginning of February. As a starter this season (15 games), the sharpshooter has averaged 11.1 points, 8.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds across 29.1 minutes per game.

Wolf will start Monday's game against the Grizzlies, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Wolf will enter the starting lineup with Michael Porter (rest) sidelined Monday. Wolf's last start dates back to Feb. 9 against the Bulls, when he finished with 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks in 26 minutes.

Powell is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Memphis.

Powell, who hasn't seen NBA action since Feb. 26, will slide into the starting lineup for Monday's home contest. The rookie has made seven starts this season, averaging 8.4 points, 2.0 assists and 1.6 rebounds across 24.7 minutes per contest in that role, with his most recent start coming Jan. 25.

Clayton will start Monday's game against the Nets, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

With the Grizzlies being shorthanded in the front end of this back-to-back set, Clayton will step into the starting five. As a starter this season (two games), the rookie first-rounder has averaged 8.0 points, 10.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 29.5 minutes per contest.

Anderson (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Anderson is in danger of missing a second straight game while dealing with a right knee issue. He'll presumably be re-evaluated Tuesday morning at which point the team could have a better idea of his availability in Los Angeles.

Jerome (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.

Jerome's absence appears to be strategic management of his right calf, as Monday's contest is the first of a back-to-back set. With Scotty Pippen (toe) also sidelined, Javon Small, Walter Clayton and Cam Spencer should see an uptick in opportunities in the backcourt.

Hendricks (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.

As expected, Hendricks will miss the front end of this back-to-back set due to right thumb soreness. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday in Philadelphia. With the Grizzlies set to be extremely shorthanded in the frontcourt, GG Jackson, Rayan Rupert and Olivier-Maxence Prosper should all see significant minutes.

Pippen is out for Monday's game against the Nets due to right toe soreness.

As expected, the Grizzlies are downgrading Pippen from doubtful to out Monday. The expectation is that the guard will return to the lineup Tuesday, when Memphis takes on Philadelphia. Javon Small, Cam Spencer and Walter Clayton should each see plenty of playmaking opportunities for a Grizzlies team that has just eight active players Monday.

Coward (knee) won't play Monday against the Nets.

Coward was downgraded to doubtful ahead of Monday's matchup, so the fact that he's been ruled out isn't much of a surprise. This should open up plenty of opportunities for Walter Clayton, Jahmai Mashack and Cam Spencer in the backcourt.