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Scotty Pippen Scotty Pippen Jr. records four steals vs. Denver
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 2:38 PM
Scotty Pippen Jr. amassed 10 points (3-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two 3-pointers in 25 minutes in Sunday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Pippen didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, but he continues to provide solid value for the Grizzlies and fantasy managers. The four steals are a season-high for the point guard, who continues to provide top 100 per-game value in 8-cat formats while sitting just outside that threshold in 9-cat. Rostered in 47% of Yahoo leagues, Pippen will have value as long as Ja Morant (hip) remains sidelined. |
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Jaren Jackson Jaren Jackson Jr. scores game-high 20 in victory
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 2:38 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. finished Sunday's win over the Nuggets with 20 points (7-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal, three blocks, and two 3-pointers in 31 minutes.
Analysis: Jackson continues to exceed preseason fantasy expectations concerning his value. Sunday's performance pushed him into the top 25 in 9-cat per-game value, and he's ranked just outside the top 30 in 8-cat. While some unknown players have stepped up this season, Jackson has been one of the constants for the Grizzlies and fantasy managers. Memphis plays three games in Week 5. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane posts 11/11/7/0/1 line vs. Nuggets
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 2:37 PM
Desmond Bane played 29 minutes in Sunday's win over the Nuggets, tallying 11 points (5-of-12 FGs), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one block, and one 3-pointer.
Analysis: Starting in his second game back from a strained oblique muscle, Bane recorded his first double-double of the season on Sunday. The Grizzlies are without Ja Morant (hip), who's week-to-week, and Marcus Smart sat out Sunday's win with an ankle injury. Those absences open things up for Bane from a playmaking standpoint, and his assist tally against the Nuggets was a season-high. Memphis plays three games in Week 5, beginning with the Nuggets again on Tuesday. |
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Zach Edey Zach Edey (ankle) will not return Sunday vs. DEN
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 1:59 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Zach Edey (left ankle sprain) will not return to Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Edey initially injured his ankle during the first half, but the second instance during the third quarter ended his night. The rookie center needed help returning to the locker room and has since been ruled out. Jay Huff may pick up a few more minutes off the bench if Edey misses time, but he is not worth streaming in most leagues. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart (illness) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 11:03 AM
Memphis Grizzlies
Marcus Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: While Smart being sidelined does hurt the Grizzlies from a depth standpoint, Desmond Bane's availability will help mitigate the impact. He, John Konchar, and Luke Kennard will all be part of the rotation, as will recent starters Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jaylen Wells. If Pippen is sitting on your league's waiver wire, pick him up. He'll have value until Ja Morant (hip) returns. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart (illness) doubtful Sunday vs. Denver
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 12:16 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Marcus Smart (illness) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Smart returned to action on Wednesday after missing time with a sprained ankle, and he may be headed back to the sideline due to an illness. With Desmond Bane back in the lineup and players like John Konchar and Luke Kennard also available, Memphis should not have much trouble spreading around the minutes that would have gone to Smart. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane turns in 18/6/2/2 line in return
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 7:08 PM
Desmond Bane came off the bench on Friday and contributed 18 points (7-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one triple against the Warriors.
Analysis: Following a seven-game absence, Bane returned to the lineup in this game, though he only played a limited role off the bench. He logged 27 minutes and was able to contribute a well-rounded stat line. Taylor Jenkins likely brought him off the bench to ensure that he was available to close the game, and it isn't something that managers will have to get used to. He'll be back in the starting lineup putting up big numbers soon, and this was a nice step in that direction. |
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Jaren Jackson Jaren Jackson Jr. drops 32 points in loss to GSW
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 7:04 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 32 points (11-of-20 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in a 123-118 loss to the Warriors on Friday.
Analysis: JJJ has been on an offensive tear, and that continued in this game. He extended his 20-point streak to five games and had his third 30-point game of the season. During this streak, he has shot at least 50% from the floor in every game. As the focal point of the offense last season, JJJ's field goal percentage was an issue, but that hasn't been the case this year, even when both Ja Morant and Desmond Bane have missed time. The blocks still haven't been what they once were, but he has still been able to provide third round value this season. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. logs 24 minutes in season debut
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 6:58 PM
Vince Williams Jr. made his season debut on Friday and finished with nine points (4-of-9 FGS), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks against Golden State.
Analysis: After missing the first month of the season with a stress fracture in his tibia, Williams Jr. was finally able to suit up for the first time since March. However, he was able to make an immediate impact. In 24 minutes, he was able to contribute three stocks, and they outscored the Warriors by seven points when he was on the floor. Williams Jr. was part of the team's closing lineup, and he should eventually make a return to the starting lineup. He's rostered in just 5% of Yahoo leagues but should be picked up everywhere before he gets back to playing a full role. |
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Brandon Clarke Brandon Clarke (toe) available Friday vs. GSW
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:08 PM
Brandon Clarke (left toe soreness) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Clarke missed Wednesday's game against the Lakers, but will be back in the starting lineup Friday against the Warriors. Jay Huff will head back to the bench while Zach Edey continues to see lots of minutes in the Grizzlies' big man rotation. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane (oblique) available Friday vs. GSW
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:07 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Desmond Bane (right oblique strain) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Friday's game will be Bane's first since October 30, so fantasy managers should plan for his minutes to be restricted. In time, his return will impact Jaylen Wells and Santi Aldama the most, with the latter most likely to become irrelevant in fantasy basketball leagues. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. (shin) to make season debut
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:07 PM
Damichael Cole
Vince Williams Jr. (left tibial stress reaction) will play against the Warriors on Friday.
Analysis: Williams Jr. suffered this injury in September, so he will be available to play for the first time this season in this game. He was excellent last year when the Grizzlies were dealing with all of their injuries. He'll likely be brought along slowly, so managers should temper their expectations for this game. However, he should be added if he's sitting on the waiver wire in your league. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. (shin) questionable for Friday
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 2:16 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Vince Williams Jr. (left tibial stress reaction) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Williams has yet to appear in a game this season, but that could change on Friday. Fantasy managers should not expect too much from him early on, but the playmaking ability will come in handy with Ja Morant (hip) sidelined. |
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Brandon Clarke Brandon Clarke (toe) questionable Friday vs. GSW
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 2:13 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Brandon Clarke (left toe soreness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Clarke was held out of Wednesday's loss to the Lakers, with Jay Huff replacing him in the starting lineup. Huff dropping the bench would not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Zach Edey should still play more minutes than any of the bigs despite coming off the bench. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane (oblique) questionable Friday vs. GSW
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 2:09 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Desmond Bane (right oblique strain) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Bane, who has not appeared in a game since October 30, is closing in on a return. His availability will impact Jaylen Wells and Santi Aldama the most, as they've been used at shooting guard and small forward, respectively. Of the two, Aldama is better equipped to withstand Bane's return concerning fantasy value. |
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Jaren Jackson Jaren Jackson Jr. scores team-high 29 points Weds.
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 7:08 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. amassed 29 points (10-of-20 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block, and two 3-pointers in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Jackson has scored 20 or more in four straight and five of his last six games, and he's provided top-20 per-game value over the last two weeks. With Ja Morant joining Desmond Bane on the sideline, even more of the Grizzlies offense has run through Jackson; it's all about his ability to cash in on those opportunities (and avoid foul trouble). JJJ has been a 3rd-round player in 8- and 9-cat formats for the season. |
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Jay Huff Jay Huff scores six points in spot start Weds.
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 7:07 PM
Jay Huff shot 3-of-8 from the field and 0-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers, scoring six points with three rebounds, one steal, and one block in 13 minutes.
Analysis: Huff was Taylor Jenkins' choice to fill the void left by Brandon Clarke, who did not play due to a sore toe. Unfortunately, Huff didn't provide much value in his spot start. Rookie Zach Edey did, playing 26 minutes off the bench and finishing with 12 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one blocked shot. Edey's the better fantasy option, as he'll play quality rotation minutes when the Grizzlies are whole. That isn't guaranteed for Huff. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart plays 22 minutes in return vs. Lakers
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 7:06 PM
Marcus Smart accounted for 15 points (3-of-5 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 22 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Active for the first time since October 30, Smart came off the bench on Wednesday. He had a decent night, providing solid value in the points, assists, and defensive categories. With Ja Morant and Desmond Bane sidelined Smart will be worth the risk, especially once he's no longer under any restrictions. Memphis has two games remaining on its Week 4 schedule, beginning with the Warriors on Friday. |
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Jay Huff MEM starting Pippen, Wells, Aldama, Jackson, Huff
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:40 PM
Damichael Cole
Scotty Pippen Jr., Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jay Huff will start Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: The Grizzlies are without Brandon Clarke, so Huff receives the starting nod rather than Zach Edey. The promotion gives Huff's fantasy value a modest boost. Also, Marcus Smart is available but will come off the bench. Fantasy managers who currently have Jaylen Wells rostered should hold onto him until that changes. |
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Brandon Clarke Brandon Clarke, Vince Williams Jr. out Wednesday
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:08 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Brandon Clarke (left toe soreness) and Vince Williams Jr. (left tibial stress reaction) are out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: While Williams' continued absence will not impact the Grizzlies' rotation, as he hasn't appeared in a game this season, the same can't be said for Clarke. His absence opens up a place in the starting lineup, likely for Zach Edey. Edey played good minutes when used in a reserve role, and his fantasy value will be boosted if he's moved into the starting lineup. |
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