Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Retreats to bench Thursday
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Clarke will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Warriors.
With Zach Edey returning to the starting five, Clarke will slide to the bench. The 28-year-old came off the bench in his first nine outings this season, during which he averaged 5.1 points and 2.7 rebounds across 14.7 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Solid inside during victory
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Clarke notched 18 points (9-11 FG), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 26 minutes during Saturday's 127-121 win over the Celtics.
While Clarke may be keeping the seat warm until Zach Edey's (ankle) return, the veteran big man has been a steady presence for Memphis since joining the starting lineup. Over 14 starts, he's averaged 8.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Starting role continues
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Clarke provided eight points (4-6 FG), six rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 loss to the Mavericks.
Clarke continues to start for the Grizzlies but has struggled to deliver what might be considered adequate production. Since moving into the starting lineup, Clarke has scored double-digits only four times, recording six total blocks. Zach Edey has a chance to return from his ankle injury this week, a move that would likely see Clarke move back to the bench.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Nears double-double in win
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Clarke logged 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 123-98 victory over Portland.
Clarke logged just his second game of the season with a block while also tying the team high in swats. The 28-year-old big man set season highs in both rebounds and blocks Monday, and he has been solid since returning from a one-game absence due to a toe injury. In his last five games (five starts), Clarke has averaged 9.4 points and 6.8 rebounds across 22.2 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Good to go, starting Friday
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Clarke (toe) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors. He will start at center, according to Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Clarke missed Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to a toe injury, but he will make his return Friday from a one-game absence. Clarke started in the two games prior to his injury and averaged 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 17.0 minutes over that span.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Participates in shootaround Friday
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Clarke (toe), who is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors, was active during the Grizzlies' shootaround, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Clarke is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to toe soreness. The big man's presence at shootaround means he will likely remain a game-time decision ahead of tipoff at 10:00 p.m. ET. Clarke has averaged 5.5 points and 3.1 rebounds across 15.1 minutes per game over 11 regular-season outings.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Questionable to play Friday
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Clarke (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Clarke is in danger of missing a second straight game due to this injury, and it comes as a bad time for the big man, who was coming off back-to-back starts before missing Wednesday's defeat against the Lakers. Clarke hasn't reached the 20-minute plateau in his last six outings, however, so even if he's available, his fantasy upside will be somewhat limited.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Downgraded to out
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Clarke (toe) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Clarke popped up on the injury report before Wednesday's contest due to toe soreness, and he'll wind up watching the game in street clothes. In his stead, Zach Edey and Jay Huff are likely to see an uptick in minutes. Clarke's next chance to play will come Friday at Golden State.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Iffy against Lakers
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Clarke is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers due to left toe soreness.
Clarke is in danger of missing his first game of the season Wednesday due to a toe injury. If Clarke is unable to suit up against Los Angeles, Santi Aldama, Zach Edey and Jay Huff are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Gets start vs. Wizards
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Clarke is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Wizards.
The Grizzlies are switching things up in the frontcourt, and Clarke will get his first start of the season, sending rookie Zach Edey to the bench. Clarke is averaging 5.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in nine outings off the bench this season.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Struggles again Saturday
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Clarke closed Saturday's 124-107 win over the 76ers with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 FT), one rebound, one block and one steal across 13 minutes.
Clarke has been a non-factor thus far this season, typically used sparingly off the bench as a backup to both Jaren Jackson and Zach Edey. Clarke has scored double-digits only once, failing to play more than 20 minutes in any of the seven games. At this point, he would need an injury ahead of him to afford him any sort of significant opportunity.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Logs two steals Saturday
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Clarke finished Saturday's 124-111 victory over the Magic with five points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two steals and one assist across 18 minutes.
The 28-year-old tied Marcus Smart, Desmond Bane and Scotty Pippen for the team high in steals while racking up two across 18 minutes. Clarke has played double-digit minutes off the bench every game thus far, though he shouldn't be considered an option in fantasy formats unless injury concerns arise for the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Coming off bench in finale
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Clarke will play a reserve role in Friday's preseason finale versus the Heat.
Clarke will come off the bench in favor of rookie Zach Edey. The latter is expected to start once the regular season tips off. As a result, Clarke, who returned late last season after recovering from an Achilles injury, figures to be the top depth center option.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Gets starting nod
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Clarke will start Monday's game against the Pacers, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Clarke will knock Zach Edey out of the starting lineup. The veteran Clarke missed most of last season due to a knee injury but was a key part of Memphis' frontcourt rotation during his first four years in the league.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Available Saturday
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Clarke (knee) is available for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Bulls, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Clarke was held out of Thursday's game against the Hornets due to knee soreness; however, this was likely only a precautionary measure. The 28-year-old was limited to only six regular-season appearances last season, during which he sustained an Achilles injury.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Out with knee soreness
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Clarke won't play Thursday against the Hornets due to knee soreness, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Clarke is likely being held out as a precaution after playing 21 minutes in Monday's preseason win over the Mavericks. His next chance to suit up will arrive Saturday in Chicago.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Leads bench with 17 points
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Clarke tallied 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-5 FT), four assists, one rebound, one block and one steal across 21 minutes in Monday's 121-116 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Clarke was the first big man off the bench for the Grizzlies on Monday, and he was one of three reserve players to play 20-plus minutes during the preseason opener. Clarke returned from an Achilles injury late during the 2023-24 regular season, and he missed the final three games of the campaign due to a hand contusion. The 2019 first-round pick will use the preseason to establish a consistent frontcourt reserve role behind Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and rookie first-rounder Zach Edey.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Out for season finale Sunday
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Clarke (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Clarke spent most of the season recovering from an Achilles injury, and while he made his season debut on March 27, he won't play in the final game of the campaign due to a contusion. The Grizzlies won't risk Clarke in a meaningless game, as the team has been out of playoff contention for quite some time now. Clarke ends the 2023-24 season with averages of 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks across 22.3 minutes per game in six appearances (one start).
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Ruled out for Friday
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Clarke has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers due to a right hand contusion.
Clarke was unavailable Wednesday against the Cavaliers due to left Achilles injury management, and he'll sit out Friday due to a hand issue. The Grizzlies continue to deal with multiple absences late in the year, and Clarke's final chance to return during the regular season will be Sunday against the Nuggets.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Resting Wednesday
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Clarke won't play Wednesday against the Cavaliers due to left Achilles injury management, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Since making his season debut March 27 following a 12-plus-month recovery from surgery to repair a torn Achilles' tendon, Clarke has appeared in six of the Grizzlies' last seven games, averaging 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 22.3 minutes. His lone absence during that stretch came in the front end of a back-to-back set, and he'll be in street clothes Wednesday after playing 27 minutes while making his first start of the season in Tuesday's 102-87 loss to the Spurs. With Clarke and Jaren Jackson (quadricep) sidelined Wednesday, among several others, the Grizzlies will likely be forced to rely heavily on Trey Jemison, Jack White, Timmy Allen and Lamar Stevens (groin) to fill minutes in the frontcourt.
