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Santi Aldama Santi Aldama (ankle) available Sunday vs. LAL
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 2:42 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Santi Aldama (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Aldama is good to go after initially being listed as questionable. He'll take on his usual reserve role, but the former first-round pick boasts a higher fantasy ceiling with Ja Morant (calf) unavailable. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant (calf) downgraded to out Sunday vs. LAL
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 2:40 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Ja Morant (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Due to a right calf contusion, Morant will miss Sunday's rematch after logging 31 minutes in Friday's loss to the Lakers. Cam Spencer will likely move into the starting lineup to run the point, with Javon Small playing backup minutes off the bench. Spencer is worth streaming in 12-team leagues; he should already be rostered in 14-team leagues. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. (knee) out Sunday vs. Lakers
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 2:17 PM
NBA Injury Report
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Williams will miss an eighth straight game with left patellar tendinitis, leaving Cam Spencer to handle the backup point guard responsibilities. How valuable Spencer is to fantasy managers depends on starter Ja Morant, who's questionable with a right calf contusion. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant (calf) questionable Sunday vs. Lakers
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 2:14 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ja Morant (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Morant, who played 31 minutes in Friday's loss to the Lakers, is dealing with a right calf contusion. If he's unable to play in Sunday's rematch, the Grizzlies will turn to Cam Spencer to run the point. Also, two-way player Javon Small would likely be active if Morant sits. |
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Santi Aldama Santi Aldama (ankle) questionable Sunday vs. LAL
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 2:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Santi Aldama (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Aldama has been a key reserve for the Grizzlies this season, playing well enough to merit being rostered in some 12-team formats. If he's unable to play on Sunday, Aldama's minutes will likely be absorbed by Jock Landale and GG Jackson. |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Caldwell-Pope hits four triples, scores 20 points
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 7:13 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished Friday's loss to the Lakers with 20 points (6-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Back in the rotation after sitting out Tuesday's overtime loss to the 76ers, Caldwell-Pope enjoyed one of his best games of the season. A double-digit scorer in six of his last seven appearances, the veteran guard recorded his first 20-point game of the season on Friday. All that Caldwell-Pope's stat line lacked was a blocked shot. However, despite how well he played against one of his former teams, KCP is not worth the risk in most leagues. Unless there's a dire need for a âHail Maryâ on Sunday, there's no need to pick him up ahead of the rematch with the Lakers to end Week 11. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant dishes out 11 assists vs. Lakers
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 7:12 PM
Ja Morant accumulated 16 points (7-of-18 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, 11 assists and two steals in Friday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: While he didn't offer great value as a scorer, Morant's 11 assists were the most he's had in a game since November 7 (13 vs. Dallas). Since returning from injury on December 26, the Grizzlies' point guard has offered fifth-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. Morant certainly has the potential to be more productive, but many fantasy managers likely remain concerned due to the injury risk. The Grizzlies face the Lakers again on Sunday to end Week 11. |
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Jaren Jackson Jaren Jackson Jr. leads Grizzlies with 25 points
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 7:12 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. tallied 25 points (12-of-15 FGs, 1-of-5 FTs), one rebound, two assists and one steal in Friday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: The good news for fantasy managers is that Jackson scored 25 points, making it four of the last five games that he's scored at least 21 points. The bad news is that he didn't do much else. Jackson landed in early foul trouble, picking up four before halftime. That affected how he went about his business, as evidenced by the lack of blocked shots. While Jackson has never been an excellent rebounder, grabbing just one is poor. Hopefully, he can bring more to the table in Sunday's rematch to end Week 11. |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) available Friday vs. LAL
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 3:37 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: After a one-game absence, Caldwell-Pope is available to play. The veteran guard will handle his usual reserve duties, where there isn't much fantasy value to be gained. |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) upgraded to probable
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 10:04 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is probable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Caldwell-Pope is on track to return after sitting out Tuesday's loss to the 76ers. This would likely result in fewer minutes for GG Jackson, who logged 23 against Philadelphia. Neither player has done enough to affect fantasy basketball this season. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. (knee) out Friday vs. Lakers
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 3:17 PM
NBA Injury Report
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Friday's game will be the seventh that Williams has missed due to left patellar tendinitis. That leaves the backup point guard duties to Cam Spencer, who has played well enough to merit being rostered in deep leagues, even with Ja Morant available. |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) questionable
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 3:12 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Caldwell-Pope missed Memphis' most recent game, an overtime loss to the 76ers on Tuesday. His absence factored into GG Jackson playing 23 minutes off the bench. If KCP remains out, Jackson should surpass 20 minutes, but he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues. |
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Ja Morant Morant drops 40 in overtime loss to 76ers
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 5:27 PM
Ja Morant lit up the 76ers with 40 points (16-of-22 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in a 139-136 overtime loss on Tuesday.
Analysis: Morant took over late in this game to help force overtime by scoring 18 points in the fourth quarter. He added six more in overtime, but it wasn't enough for Memphis to get the win. Still, this was Morant's best game of the season as he set a new season high for scoring. Morant's main issue has been health, but if he can remain on the floor and stay this hot, fantasy managers should get a nice stretch from him. |
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Christian Koloko Christian Koloko held scoreless as starter
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 5:20 PM
Christian Koloko started on Tuesday and finished with three rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes against the 76ers.
Analysis: For the first time this season, Koloko got the starting nod. This was only his fifth game with Memphis, and while he had taken on a larger role in recent games, he still played fewer minutes than Santi Aldama, who he replaced in the starting lineup. Aldama played 36 minutes off the bench and finished with 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and four blocks. Even if this lineup doesn't change, Aldama will remain a standard league option. |
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Christian Koloko MEM starts Morant, Wells, Coward, Jackson, Koloko
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 1:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Ja Morant, Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Christian Koloko will start Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Despite Santi Aldama and Jock Landale being available for Tuesday's game, the Grizzlies have thrown fantasy managers a curveball. Koloko will start, conceivably to help keep the other Grizzlies bigs out of early foul trouble with Philadelphia's Joel Embiid available. This is an excellent opportunity for Koloko, whose 10-day contract is winding down. |
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Jock Landale Jock Landale (calf) available Tuesday vs. PHI
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 1:16 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Jock Landale (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Landale is available after missing two games with a strained right calf. His return means fewer minutes for Christian Koloko, who could fall out of the rotation entirely. Also, with Landale available, two-way contract player Olivier-Maxence Prosper is inactive. |
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Jock Landale Jock Landale (calf) questionable Tuesday vs. PHI
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 12:15 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jock Landale (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Landale has missed Memphis' last two games with a strained right calf, opening up rotation minutes for Christian Koloko. While the playing time has been there, Koloko's production has not been good enough to merit streaming. If Santi Aldama isn't available on the waiver wire, fantasy managers should look to other teams for frontcourt help. |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) out Tuesday
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 12:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Caldwell-Pope was forced to leave Sunday's loss to the Wizards after playing 11 minutes with a sore right hamstring. He won't play on Tuesday, freeing up additional minutes for fellow reserve GG Jackson. Olivier-Maxence Prosper could also be in the rotation, but the Grizzlies may send him to their G League affiliate instead. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. (knee) out Tuesday vs. PHI
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 12:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Williams will miss a sixth consecutive game due to left patellar tendinitis. His absence has left Cam Spencer to handle the backup point guard duties, and he has been more valuable than Vince in fantasy leagues even when Ja Morant has been out. |
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Santi Aldama Santi Aldama drops double-double, four steals
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 3:00 PM
Santi Aldama finished Sunday's loss to the Wizards with 14 points (5-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, four steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Already a solid fantasy option, Aldama's ceiling has been raised recently due to injuries to Zach Edey and Jock Landale. Over the past week, he has provided seventh-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, exceeding his season-long value by a few rounds. Aldama recorded his fourth double-double on Sunday, and the four steals were a season-high. Rostered in 46 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he's worth a look in more 12-team formats, even with the Grizzlies playing three games in Week 11. |
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