Thunder's Bismack Biyombo: Not listed on injury report
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Biyombo isn't listedon the injury report for Friday's game against the Heat.
During a timeout in the first quarter of Wednesday's 128-120 win over the Trail Blazers, Biyombo endured a fainting spell, but he was able to get up under his own power. After his departure, the Trail Blazers' team physicians cleared Biyombo of any medical issues, but the Thunder still elected to rule the veteran center out for the game. Fortunately for Biyombo, he's feeling fine a day later and will be available as frontcourt depth Friday versus Miami.
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Thunder's Bismack Biyombo: Endures medical incident
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Biyombo collapsed while standing during a timeout in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. He was able to get up and walk to the locker room unassisted.
Biyombo appeared to have fainted during a timeout, falling backward into the Oklahoma City bench. However, he was able to get up on his own and walked back to the locker room. Per Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site, Biyombo was cleared of any serious medical issues and will undergo further evaluation Thursday. He didn't log any minutes before the incident in question.
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Thunder's Bismack Biyombo: Will be available Thursday
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Biyombo (not injury related) is available for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Biyombo is cleared to make his Thunder debut after being claimed off waivers following the All-Star break. Before being waived by Memphis in January, Biyombo made 30 appearances and averaged 5.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game. The veteran may usurp Jaylin Williams as the top backup center behind Chet Holmgren.
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Thunder's Bismack Biyombo: Will debut after All-Star break
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Head coach Mark Daigneault said Biyombo (not with team) will sit out Tuesday's game in Orlando and won't make his Thunder debut until after the All-Star break, Brett Dawson of SelloutCrowd.com
The veteran center signed with the Thunder over the weekend and will get some extended time to get acclimated with his new club before making his debut. Assuming Biyombo is available when the Thunder open their post-All-Star-break schedule Feb. 22 against the Clippers, Biyombo could unseat Jaylin Williams for the top backup role behind starting center Chet Holmgren. Prior to being waived by Memphis in January, Biyombo appeared in 30 games and averaged 5.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Bismack Biyombo: Not available Sunday
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Biyombo (not with team) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Biyombo finalized a one-year contract with the Thunder on Saturday, but he has yet to join the organization and will have to wait to make his team debut. If Biyombo is able to get in a practice with the club Monday, he could be available Tuesday in Orlando in the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break. Once he gets acclimated to his new team, Biyombo could challenge Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams for the top backup role behind starting center Chet Holmgren.
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Thunder's Bismack Biyombo: Joining Thunder
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Biyombo agreed to a one-year deal with the Thunder on Saturday, Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reports.
The Thunder have been rumored to be looking for extra frontcourt depth for much of the season and appear to have found a solution in the form of Biyombo. The veteran center averaged 5.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 23.9 minutes in 30 games with the Grizzlies this season before being waived in mid-January. He'll compete with the likes of Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams for backup minutes behind starting center Chet Holmgren.
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Bismack Biyombo: Let go by Memphis
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The Grizzlies waived Biyombo on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Biyombo played a major role for the Grizzlies' depleted frontcourt all season, posting 5.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks in 23.9 minutes across 30 appearances (27 starts). With Steven Adams (knee) out for the season and Brandon Clarke (Achilles) not close to a return, Xavier Tillman and Santi Aldama should get extended looks most nights, but Jaren Jackson might also spend more time at center in Biyombo's absence.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Back with starters
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Biyombo is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Dallas, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.
Biyombo came off the bench and played 26 minutes versus the Suns on Sunday, while Xavier Tillman played just three minutes despite getting the start. Both players will likely be utilized Tuesday with Jaren Jackson (knee) sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Tallies six rebounds vs. Phoenix
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Biyombo chipped in one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 26 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 victory over Phoenix.
Biyombo was announced as a starter for Sunday's matchup, but he came off the bench as Xavier Tillman surprisingly joined the starting unit. However, Biyombo saw a relatively normal allotment of minutes, while Tillman played just three minutes. Biyombo has been a relatively limited contributor this year, averaging 4.1 points and 5.9 rebounds in 23.0 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Back with starters
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Biyombo is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Lakers.
Xavier Tillman replaced Biyombo in the starting five Wednesday versus Toronto, but he had a rough showing in 23 minutes. Meanwhile, Biyombo didn't even see the floor that night. As a starter this season, Biyombo holds averages of 5.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 blocks.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Retreats to bench
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Biyombo won't start Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
After starting in all but one of his appearances this season, Biyombo will retreat to the bench in favor of Xavier Tillman. The change shouldn't come as too large of a surprise considering Biyombo has averaged 21.5 minutes per game in his last eight appearances while averaging a measly 4.3 points.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Plays only eight minutes in loss
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Biyombo ended Friday's 117-106 loss to the Clippers with two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds and one steal across eight minutes.
The Grizzlies were outrebounded 54-33 in the loss, and a lack of interior support from Biyombo was a key factor. Jaren Jackson, Santi Aldama and Xavier Tillman also had subpar success on the glass, but Memphis will need to figure out a solution at the five if Biyombo continues his downward trend.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Held in check Thursday
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Biyombo racked up two points (1-4 FG), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 22 minutes during Thursday's 142-105 loss to the Nuggets.
Biyombo hasn't scored in double figures in five appearances since returning from a one-game absence, but his production was particularly limited during Thursday's blowout loss. The 31-year-old has been an unreliable contributor this month, averaging 4.4 points and 5.8 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game over 12 appearances in December.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Logs 22 minutes in return
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Biyombo had eight points (4-5 FG), two rebounds, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 115-113 victory over the Pelicans.
Biyombo returned to action after missing the previous game due to a back injury. He slid straight back into the starting unit, although he failed to produce anything of note. Both he and Xavier Tillman are likely to battle for center minutes moving forward. While neither should be considered must-roster players, both should be monitored and streamed in, if and when injury befalls the other.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Starting against Pelicans
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Biyombo (back) is starting against the Pelicans on Tuesday.
Biyombo missed Monday's game against the Thunder, but he's all set after a temporary setback. He may find life a little easier Tuesday, as the Grizzlies will be getting Ja Morant back in the lineup with his 25-game suspension over.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Cleared Tuesday
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Biyombo (back) is off the injury report in advance of Tuesday's contest against New Orleans.
Biyombo will be available for Ja Morant's return from suspension Tuesday night. Vince Williams and Ziaire Williams will likely see reduced roles with Biyombo active, while GG Jackson could be removed from the rotation with the Grizzlies' regaining depth.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Unlikely to play Monday
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Biyombo is doubtful for Monday's game against the Thunder due to back soreness.
Biyombo returned to the starting unit over the last two matchups, but he'll likely be forced to miss his first game since the start of November on Monday. Assuming Biyombo is sidelined, Jaren Jackson and Xavier Tillman are candidates to see increased run at center.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Coming off bench Monday
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Biyombo will come off the bench for Monday's game against Dallas, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.
Biyombo has started in all 15 of his appearances for the Grizzlies this season, but Memphis will change it up Monday. Jaren Jackson and Santi Aldama will anchor the frontcourt against an undersized Dallas team, with Biyombo and Xavier Tillman coming off the bench. Biyombo is averaging 21.0 minutes across his past three games.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Grabs 11 boards in win
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Biyombo put up two points (1-3 FG), 11 rebounds, four assists and a block over 26 minutes in a 116-102 win over the Pistons on Wednesday.
Wednesday night also marked Biyombo's fifth game reaching double digits in the boards column. He has solidified himself as a reliable starter on the defensive end this season in the absence of Steven Adams (knee), averaging 7.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks through 27.1 minutes. As Adams, Brandon Clarke (Achilles) and Xavier Tillman (knee) will all be out for extended periods (the first two being out presumably for the entire season), expect Biyombo to continue drawing major minutes down the line.
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Grizzlies' Bismack Biyombo: Decent stat line Sunday
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Biyombo recorded 10 points (2-3 FG, 6-10 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 119-97 loss to the Timberwolves.
Biyombo has started 10 straight games with Steven Adams (knee), Brandon Clarke (Achilles) and Xavier Tillman (knee) sidelined, averaging 8.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 28.4 minutes during that stretch. This is the first time Biyombo is starting on a semi-regular basis since the 2020-21 campaign when he was playing for Charlotte, and he figures to retain the role moving forward, as Adams and Clarke will likely miss the entire season while Tillman's return isn't imminent.
