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Ja Morant • PG • Grizzlies

Ja Morant Remains On The Shelf Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hamstring) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. The Grizzlies star is nursing a sore hamstring and will get his next opportunity to return on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, Scotty Pippen Jr. should continue to receive extra usage on Tuesday and is looking at a second consecutive start. Luke Kennard has also been used as a starter during Morant's absence, but he was more effective coming off the bench on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 15 points. Pippen Jr. has notched 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.6 steals across his previous 18 starts this campaign.

13 hours ago

Brandon Clarke • PF • Grizzlies

Brandon Clarke Out For Rest Of The Season

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (knee) will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Clarke suffered a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee which will keep him sidelined. That means the 28-year-old will finish the season with averages of 8.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game across 64 appearances (18 starts). His minutes will likely get split up between Vince Williams Jr., Zach Edey, and Jay Huff until GG Jackson II comes back from his G League assignment. Williams and Edey are the most consistent of this group, especially for fantasy managers looking for points and rebounds.

3 days ago

Brandon Clarke • PF • Grizzlies

Brandon Clarke Unavailable On Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (knee) won't play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Clarke suffered a right knee injury during Wednesday's game against Portland. He played only five minutes in the contest, posting zero points and one rebound. His next chance to return to the court is Tuesday against the Jazz. While the 28-year-old is out of action, Zach Edey and Marvin Bagley will take on the available minutes at center. .

4 days ago

Ja Morant • PG • Grizzlies

Ja Morant Continues To Sit Out

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Morant will miss his fourth game in a row due to a lingering left hamstring issue. The Grizzlies haven't given a good timetable for Morant, but his next chance to play will come on Tuesday. In the meantime, Luke Kennard should remain in the starting five on Friday. Kennard has been offering low-end streaming value, but Desmond Bane and Scotty Pippen Jr. are the better fantasy options right now.

5 days ago

Santi Aldama • PF • Grizzlies

Santi Aldama Available Following Six-Game Absence

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (calf) will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has recovered from a right calf strain, which kept Aldama sidelined for six consecutive games. With Aldama back, Brandon Clarke's workload will likely drop. The Spanish big man has been one of the best bench contributors in the Association this season, averaging 12.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Portland is known for giving up a lot of bench points -- the fourth-most in the league -- which puts Aldama in a good position to enjoy a productive comeback on Wednesday night.

6 days ago

Scotty Pippen Jr. • PG • Grizzlies

Scotty Pippen Jr. Active On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is good to go again after missing Monday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings due to a sore left wrist. With Ja Morant (hamstring) on the shelf, Pippen Jr. could take on a significant role in Wednesday's matchup. He has averaged 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.8 assists this season in games without Morant. Pippen Jr.'s return will probably lead to Desmond Bane, who posted a season-high 44 points on Monday, being less involved in the offense. Luke Kennard will also lose fantasy value.

6 days ago

Ja Morant • PG • Grizzlies

Ja Morant Will Miss Third Straight Game On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hamstring) will be out for a third straight game on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is experiencing soreness in his left calf, and there's no reason to risk his health since Memphis is comfortably sitting in a playoff spot. With Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) also unavailable, Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard made up the starting backcourt in Monday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Bane went berserk with 7-for-7 shooting from downtown and netted a season-high 44 points. Pippen Jr. is considered questionable for Wednesday, so the same scenario could repeat itself against Portland.

6 days ago

Santi Aldama • PF • Grizzlies

Santi Aldama Misses Sixth Consecutive Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (calf) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday's tip-off against the Sacramento Kings. He was initially deemed doubtful for the game, so it was always likely that Aldama would miss a sixth consecutive contest. His next chance to return will be on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Brandon Clarke and Lamar Stevens carry a heavier workload with Aldama absent from the lineup.

Mar 18

Scotty Pippen Jr. • PG • Grizzlies

Scotty Pippen Jr. Out Against Kings

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) will be inactive against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. He is nursing a sore left wrist and has been ruled out for the contest after initially being considered questionable. Pippen Jr. has been among Memphis' most durable players and will be out for only the second time this season. Ja Morant (hamstring) is also sidelined, so the Grizzlies' backcourt will primarily depend on Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard. Additionally, Vince Williams Jr. may see an uptick in minutes off the bench.

Mar 18

GG Jackson II • PF • Grizzlies

GG Jackson II Sent Down To G League

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II has been going through a bit of a rough patch lately and was assigned to the team's G League affiliate on Monday. The 20-year-old missed the first half of the season due to injury and returned to the court on January 20. Since then, he's averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.2 threes per game. His efficiency has been rough, to say the least, with shooting splits of .392/.337/.737. This should open up some more minutes for Vince Williams Jr., Jaylen Wells, and even Lamar Stevens.

Mar 17

Vince Williams Jr. • SG • Grizzlies

Vince Williams Jr. Returning On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Williams appears ready to get back in action following a one-game absence due to a right ankle issue. Williams has been fairly quiet recently with three straight games of seven points or less. The 24-year-old doesn't exactly have a big role in the rotation, but possibly he sees more minutes with Santi Aldama (calf) doubtful for this contest. Regardless, Williams is a fairly risky streaming option for Monday's slate.

Mar 17

Scotty Pippen Jr. • PG • Grizzlies

Scotty Pippen Jr. Listed As Questionable For Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. It appears Pippen suffered a left wrist injury during Saturday's contest. Despite that, Pippen finished with 11 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists across 29 minutes of action. Fellow guard Ja Morant (hamstring) has already been ruled out, so Pippen should see an extended look once again, assuming he's cleared to play. Otherwise, Luke Kennard and Desmond Bane could be asked to play significant minutes if both Morant and Pippen are out.

Mar 17

Ja Morant • PG • Grizzlies

Ja Morant Won't Play Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Morant sat out on Saturday due to a shoulder issue, so it appears he is over that problem. Now, Morant will miss Monday's contest due to left hamstring tightness. When healthy, Morant is a stud as seen by his 44-point performance on Friday. Sadly, it hasn't been easy keeping it on the court lately considering this is his fourth absence this month. The absence of Morant should mean that Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) should have larger roles in the rotation. Both are worth a look as streaming options, but Pippen is the better of the two, assuming he's cleared to play.

Mar 17

Ja Morant • PG • Grizzlies

Ja Morant Ruled Out On Saturday Night

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) won't play on Saturday against Miami. He's listed on the injury report because of shoulder soreness. However, with the Heat struggling, it's an ideal time for Morant to get the night off, especially after going for 44 points in 35 minutes on Friday versus the Cavaliers. Without him, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely handle things at the one, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane in line for a bump in scoring opportunities.

Mar 15

Ja Morant • PG • Grizzlies

Ja Morant Questionable On Saturday Night

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the visiting Heat. He logged 35 minutes in Friday's 133-124 loss to the Cavs, exploding for 44 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. However, the Grizzlies need to keep Morant healthy for the postseason, meaning there's a good chance he'll sit out on Saturday. If that's the case, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely handle things at the one, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane in line to lead the team in scoring.

Mar 15

Jaren Jackson Jr. • PF • Grizzlies

Jaren Jackson Jr. Returning On Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) will play on Friday versus Cleveland. He suffered a sprained ankle in the March 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. As a result, the 25-year-old missed the last five games. Before going down, Jackson was having an excellent season, averaging 22.7 points, a career-high, with 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.3 steals. It's unknown if he'll see a minutes restriction. However, Jackson should be back starting in all fantasy lineups, with GG Jackson II heading back to the bench.

Mar 14

Santi Aldama • PF • Grizzlies

Santi Aldama Ruled Out For Friday's Matchup With Cleveland

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (calf) will remain out for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 24-year-old has been dealing with a right calf strain. Friday's contest will be the sixth he's missed in the last seven due to the injury. Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) is questionable, so the Grizzlies could potentially have a light frontcourt this evening. Vince Williams, Brandon Clarke, GG Jackson, and Zach Edey will likely be relied upon to fill the void during tonight's matchup.

Mar 14

Jaren Jackson Jr. • PF • Grizzlies

Jaren Jackson Jr. Could Return On Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) has a chance to return from a five-game absence after being listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Defensive Player of the Year sprained his ankle on March 3 against the Atlanta Hawks and hasn't been able to take the court since then. If he's unable to suit up, Zach Edey and GG Jackson II should remain as the starting frontcourt. Brandon Clarke should also see some more opportunities off of the bench, but Edey provides the most stability with 9.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.

Mar 14

Brandon Clarke • PF • Grizzlies

Brandon Clarke Cleared To Play Against Jazz

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (knee) has been cleared to return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. He missed Monday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns due to knee soreness and was also iffy for Wednesday when the team initially listed Clarke as questionable on the injury report. The Grizzlies frontcourt is currently without Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) and Santi Aldama (calf), giving Clarke an opportunity to contribute more than usual. This month, Clarke has upped his numbers to 10.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks.

Mar 12

Zach Edey • C • Grizzlies

Zach Edey Returns To Grizzlies Lineup Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's battle against the Utah Jazz. Due to ankle soreness, Edey was unavailable on Monday against the Phoenix Suns and initially carried a questionable tag leading into Wednesday. Edey has gone through plenty of growing pains during his rookie year, but he is averaging nearly a double-double for the month. Over five March appearances, the 22-year-old has notched 10.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

Mar 12

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