LaRavia provided 19 points (6-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 24 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 144-93 win over Golden State.
The third-year forward tied his season high in points and was one of six different Grizzlies to score at least 13 points in the rout, and his four made threes were a new season high. LaRavia had gone four straight games without scoring in double digits coming into Thursday, and over the prior eight contests, he'd shot just 28.6 percent (4-for-14) from long range. LaRavia is capable of heating up, but his current role on the second unit won't give him many opportunities to build some momentum.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Plays well off bench
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LaRavia had 11 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 victory over the Pacers.
LaRavia was coming off a dud against the Pelicans on Friday but bounced back nicely Sunday in what was his eighth game of the campaign with double-digit points. The Grizzlies are using a deep rotation right now, and LaRavia's sporadic production has made him hard to trust outside of deeper fantasy leagues.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Tallies three blocks in loss
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LaRavia racked up eight points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 122-110 loss to the Nuggets.
LaRavia matched his season high with three blocks, falling just short of his second double-double of the season. Once again, the Grizzlies have been dealt a rough go of things when it comes to injuries, allowing LaRavia to play a larger role than expected. Having just returned from injury, Vince Williams left this game with an ankle concern, potentially opening up some more playing time for LaRavia moving forward.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Hands out six assists
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LaRavia notched six points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 106-104 loss to the Nets.
LaRavia matched his career-best mark of six assists in the loss. With the Grizzlies dealing with a handful of injuries, LaRavia has been getting a ton of run. Through eight games, the forward has played 26.3 minutes per night, averaging 7.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.8 three-pointers.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Not starting Saturday
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LaRavia won't start Saturday's game against the 76ers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
LaRavia was initially listed with the starters but will actually remain in his bench role. After a slow start, LaRavia has picked up the pace over the last three games, averaging 10.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 30.0 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Starting vs. Philadelphia
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LaRavia is in the Grizzlies' starting five for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
LaRavia will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Saturday as Santi Aldama retreats to the bench. LaRavia is coming off his first double-double of the season against the Bucks on Thursday, and he finished that game with 11 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 33 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Logs double-double off bench
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LaRavia chipped in 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 122-99 victory over Milwaukee.
LaRavia saw extended minutes during garbage time Thursday, and he took advantage of the extra playing time by logging his first double-double of the regular season. LaRavia is playing in the final year of his rookie contract after the Grizzlies declined to pick up his 2025-26 team option.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Won't have option picked up
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The Grizzlies are interested in retaining LaRavia beyond this season, but the team won't pick up his option for the 2025-26 campaign, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Hill notes that the club is pleased with LaRavia's development. However, Memphis also has 12 players under contract for the 2025-26 campaign and would like to hold onto as much roster flexibility as possible. This could very well be a make-or-break year for the former first-round pick out of Wake Forest, who averaged 10.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 35 regular-season games (six starts) a season ago.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Productive off bench Monday
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LaRavia finished with 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), nine rebounds and five assists across 31 minutes during Monday's 126-123 loss to Chicago.
With Ja Morant (thigh) sidelined, LaRavia surpassed the 25-minute mark off the bench for the first time this season, and the former Wake Forest standout made the most of the opportunity. This was the first time he scored in double digits in 2024-25, and although LaRavia has proven he can be a productive player when given enough minutes, he's not expected to see a significant role with the Grizzlies as long as the core players are healthy.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Grabs seven boards in win
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LaRavia racked up three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 124-111 victory over Orlando.
The 22-year-old tallied 20-plus minutes for the second consecutive matchup due to Zach Edey landing in foul trouble and playing only 13 minutes as a starter. LaRavia will likely remain a significant part of Memphis' second unit until Vince Williams (lower leg) returns, and the former could serve as a streaming option in fantasy formats if injury concerns arise in the frontcourt.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Not in lineup Friday
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LaRavia is not in the starting lineup in Friday's preseason game against the Heat.
LaRavia won't start in the preseason finale, as the Grizzlies will operate with a lineup that should be close to what they might go with Opening Night against the Jazz next Wednesday. LaRavia should carve out a steady role off the bench once the regular season begins.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Not starting Monday
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LaRavia won't start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
LaRavia took Santi Aldama's spot in the starting lineup Saturday in Chicago, but the two will switch places again Monday. With Jaren Jackson dealing with a hamstring injury, LaRavia could see steady reserve minutes to open the regular season.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Stuffs stat sheet Saturday
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LaRavia posted 20 points (5-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block across 27 minutes in Saturday's 124-121 preseason win over the Bulls.
Similar to Jaylen Wells, LaRavia took advantage of this spot start to strengthen his case for a rotation spot once the 2024-25 regular season kicks in. Injuries allowed LaRavia to carve a decent role off the bench in the previous campaign, when he averaged 10.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 23.0 minutes per game in 35 regular-season appearances. He'll aim to maintain that role for a healthier Grizzlies roster in 2024-25.
LaRavia will join the starting five in Saturday's preseason game against the Bulls.
LaRavia will enter the starting five with Santi Aldama and Desmond Bane both expected to take a scheduled day off due to rest. LaRavia carved out a significant role in the rotation last season due to a litany of injuries, during which he averaged 10.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 23.0 minutes per game in 35 regular-season appearances.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Ready to return
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LaRavia (ankle) will play in Monday's Summer League Championship Game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
LaRavia was held out of Sunday's semifinal due to an ankle sprain, but he's since been given the green light to suit up for Monday's clash. He'll aim to bounce back following a quiet showing Thursday against the Pelicans, when he finished with two points and one assist in eight minutes before exiting with the injury.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Won't play Sunday
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LaRavia (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League semifinal matchup against the Clippers, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
LaRavia is dealing with a minor ankle sprain but will likely miss the remainder of Summer League, along with rookies Zach Edey (ankle) and Cam Spencer (ankle). LaRavia, a 2022 first-round pick, has appeared in 70 regular-season games (six starts) over the last two seasons but needs to earn a roster spot during training camp.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Won't return Thursday
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LaRavia will not return to Thursday's Summer League game due to knee soreness, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
It's not all that common for a third-year player to suit up for Summer League in Las Vegas, so it's not surprising to see LaRavia hit the sidelines with a minor injury. He's fine, but don't be surprised if he sits out Memphis' next exhibition as well.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Ruled out for Wednesday
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LaRavia has been ruled out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Thunder due to minor ankle soreness, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
LaRavia is entering his third NBA season, so it's a bit surprising that he's played in any Summer League games. His ankle is fine, but he'll likely be deployed sparsely during these summer exhibition contests.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Career-high 32 points vs. Cavs
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LaRavia notched 32 points (10-18 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 loss to the Cavaliers.
LaRavia missed the Grizzlies' last two games due to left ankle soreness, but he returned Wednesday in style. With Memphis fielding just eight players, LaRavia got his fourth start of the season and finished with 32 points over 40 minutes. He was also responsible for eight of the team's 14 three-point makes. With so many Memphis players dealing with injuries, LaRavia figures to see extended playing time for the last two games of the regular season.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Gets starting nod
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LaRavia (ankle) is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers.
LaRavia will replace Jordan Goodwin (G League assignment) in the starting lineup Wednesday. LaRavia is averaging 11.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.7 minutes across his three starts this season.
