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Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Won't play Tuesday
Edey (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Edey rolled his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game against Denver, and the rookie big man was diagnosed with a sprained ankle. It's unlikely Edey will be able to suit up for the Grizzlies' second leg of a back-to-back Wednesday against the 76ers. While Edey is sidelined, Jay Huff should see additional playing time off the bench behind starting center Brandon Clarke.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Tuesday
Smart (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Smart is in danger of missing his second straight game due to an illness. He recently made his return to game action following two weeks off due to an ankle injury, so the veteran is struggling to stay on the court. Even if he's cleared to suit up, Smart will likely operate off the bench Tuesday.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Sees just 14 minutes
Williams provided three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and five assists in 14 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over Denver.
This was a disappointing workload for Williams, as the Grizzlies opted to get Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia more involved off the bench Sunday. Williams has plenty of upside as he demonstrated many times last season, but it will be tough for him to provide consistent value with such a sporadic role, especially when Marcus Smart (illness), Ja Morant (hip) and Zach Edey (ankle) all return to action.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Leads Memphis in victory
Jackson contributed 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over Denver.
Jackson led the Grizzlies in scoring and is embracing his role as one of the team's go-to players on offense due to the absence of Ja Morant (hip). The big man has scored at least 20 points in six games in a row, averaging 26.7 points and shooting 51.4 percent from the field in that stretch. Those numbers should face a regression once Morant is fully healthy, but for now, Jackson remains a solid contributor in all formats who's putting up above-average scoring numbers compared to his career figures.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Continues to produce as starter
Wells registered 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over the Nuggets.
There's no question Wells has benefited from the injuries to Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart (illness) and Ja Morant (hip) to enjoy a more significant role in his rookie year, but the former Washington State alum is certainly taking advantage of the opportunity. Wells has started nine games in a row and is averaging 13.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in that span, shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from beyond the arc. Wells should remain in a starting role until the Grizzlies' backcourt is fully healthy -- Bane and Smart recently made their returns, while Morant remains week-to-week.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Scores eight off bench
Kennard notched eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 26 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over the Nuggets.
Desmond Bane is healthy again, while Marcus Smart missed Sunday's game due to an illness. Ja Morant (ankle) remains week-to-week, meaning Kennard will have the opportunity to provide some streaming appeal in deeper formats. Over his last six appearances, Kennard has averaged 7.0 points, 4.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 20.2 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Comes close to triple-double
Bane recorded 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 29 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over the Nuggets.
Bane didn't have his best shooting performance, but the veteran guard found a way to make an impact in other areas and finished just three assists away from a triple-double. He should continue to see an uptick in his usage rate with Ja Morant (hip) sidelined, even if his scoring numbers do not reflect it much. The perfect example of that uptick is that Bane's 11 rebounds and seven assists were both season-high marks for the five-year veteran.
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Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Exits early Sunday
Edey won't return to Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a left ankle injury.
Edey needed assistance to get to the locker room after rolling his ankle in the third quarter and was ruled out shortly thereafter. The rookie center will conclude Sunday's contest with seven points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 14 minutes. Jay Huff and Brandon Clarke will absorb the minutes at center for the remainder of the contest, while Edey's status for Tuesday's rematch with the Nuggets is now in question.
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Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Goes back to locker room
Edey (ankle) was helped to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Edey limped to the locker room in the second quarter, but he was able to return for the start of the third quarter. However, he rolled his ankle in the third quarter and needed assistance back to the Grizzlies' locker room. If Edey is unable to return for the fourth quarter, Jay Huff will see an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Returns to game Sunday
Edey (ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Edey left the game in the second quarter and limped back to the locker room, but he returned to the game in the third quarter. It remains unclear what Edey was dealing with, but his return to action indicates it should not be much of a concern going forward.
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Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Heads to locker room Sunday
Edey went to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Nuggets with an undisclosed injury, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Edey left the game midway through the second quarter and went back to the locker room with an apparent limp. The injury remains unclear at this point, so his return is questionable. If he cannot return, Jay Huff will likely see more minutes at center.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Slides back to bench Sunday
Aldama is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
With Desmond Bane (oblique) having made his return to game action in Friday's loss to Golden State, he will now replace Aldama in the starting five. The 23-year-old forward has carved out a significant role with the Grizzlies, averaging 12.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.8 steals across 29.0 minutes per game in 13 regular-season outings (11 starts).
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Moving back into starting lineup
Bane will start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Bane made his return Friday following a seven-game absence due to an oblique injury, but he operated off the bench, recording 18 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during a loss to Golden State. Santi Aldama will shift to the bench as a corresponding move.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Won't play Sunday
Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Smart has been a mainstay on the injury report this year and will miss another matchup due to an illness. The 30-year-old has struggled to begin the 2024-25 campaign, during which he's appeared in seven regular-season outings and has averaged 7.4 points, 3.7 assists and 2.6 rebounds while shooting only 30.0 percent from the field across 20.1 minutes per game. With Smart and Ja Morant (hip) ruled out, Scotty Pippen and Jaylen Wells should start in the backcourt, and Luke Kennard will likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Remains week-to-week
Coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday that Morant (hip) remains week-to-week and will undergo more imaging Monday, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant will miss a fifth straight game Sunday night, and he doesn't appear close to making a return. The fact the medical team is still trying to figure out the extent of the injury is a bit worrisome, but Jenkins didn't sound concerned. Marcus Smart (illness) and Desmond Bane have recently returned to action following lengthy injury absences, but Jaylen Wells and Scotty Pippen continue to start in Memphis' backcourt.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Doubtful for Sunday
Smart is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Nuggets with an illness.
Smart returned Wednesday from a six-game absence due to a left ankle injury and has played in each of the Grizzlies' last two games. However, he is now feeling under the weather, and it seems unlikely he'll play Sunday. With Smart doubtful and Ja Morant (hip) already ruled out, Scotty Pippen and Jaylen Wells will start in the backcourt, and Luke Kennard will see an uptick in minutes off the bench.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
119.7 (3rd) |
112.0 (14th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| J. Morant PG Ja Morant PG | Hip |
| Z. Edey C Zach Edey C | Ankle |
| M. Smart PG Marcus Smart PG | Illness |
| G. Jackson PF Gregory Jackson PF | Foot |
| C. Spencer PG Cam Spencer PG | Ankle |
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