NBA Player News

Booker is out for Friday's game against the Lakers due to right ankle injury management.

Booker will get a maintenance day after playing in 20 straight matchups for the Suns. Collin Gillespie should be in line for a sizable uptick in minutes Friday due to Booker being sidelined.

Coward (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Coward will be held out of Friday's contest due to lower-back soreness. The rookie first-rounder's last chance to suit up this season will come Sunday in Houston. With Coward joining a plethora of Memphis players on the inactive list, Adama Bal and Jahmai Mashack should see increased burn.

Spencer (back) is listed as out ahead of Friday's game in Utah.

Spencer has missed three of the Grizzlies' last four games. At this point, it would be surprising to see him suit up for the season finale versus the Rockets on Sunday. With Walter Clayton (hip) and Javon Small (thigh) both questionable, Jahmai Mashack and Adama Bal may be the featured options out of the backcourt.

Garland (toe) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Garland was held out of Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City due to left toe injury management, but he's been given the green light to return Friday. He's averaging 16.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals through three April appearances.

Hendricks (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Hendricks will be held out of Memphis' penultimate regular-season game due to a right thumb sprain, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday in Houston. With Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) doubtful, Taj Gibson, Toby Okani and Dariq Whitehead are candidates for increased run in the injury-plagued Memphis frontcourt.

Prosper (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Utah.

Prosper didn't play in Wednesday's 136-119 loss to Denver. It appears that trend will continue against Utah, so he'll have one more opportunity to suit up after Friday's contest before the Grizzlies call it a season. If Prosper is ruled out, Taj Gibson may find himself in the starting lineup.

Jackson (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Jackson will miss a second consecutive contest due to left knee soreness. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Sunday'regular-season finale against Houston. In the meantime, Toby Okani and Dariq Whitehead are candidates for increased playing time in the injury-riddled Memphis frontcourt.

Westbrook (toe) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Westbrook will miss yet another matchup while battling a toe injury. Devin Carter should continue to see opportunities as the team's starting point guard in Westbrook's absence.

Small (thigh) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Small is in jeopardy of missing a fourth straight game due to a left thigh contusion. Adama Bal, Lucas Williamson and Jahmai Mashack would be candidates for increased burn if Small is ruled out.

Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Murray hasn't taken the court since Feb. 25 after suffering a left ankle sprain. He'll have another chance to return Sunday in the regular-season finale against Portland, though his campaign is likely over considering Sacramento has nothing left to play for.