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Ja Morant Ja Morant (ankle) remains âweek-to-week
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 8:56 AM
Sam Shoemaker
Ja Morant (ankle) remains âweek-to-week.â
Analysis: Morant's status hasn't changed, but he was seen getting shots up at practice. Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. will continue to fill the point guard minutes during the preseason, with Jerome as part of the starting unit. |
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Santi Aldama Santi Aldama double-doubles in loss to ATL
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 6:04 AM
Santi Aldama provided 10 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two triples across 22 minutes in Sunday's 122-116 loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr. will be sidelined to start the 2025-26 season, which means Aldama should have plenty of opportunities to contribute early in the season. He'll be a valuable rebounder who can hit three-pointers, find teammates and occasionally put up a strong scoring total. |
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Ty Jerome Ty Jerome starts, records 16/4/3/2 stat line
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 5:15 PM
Ty Jerome accumulated 16 points (5-of-9 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: The Grizzlies announced on Monday that Ja Morant was week-to-week with a sprained ankle. It's possible that Memphis will begin the regular season without its starting point guard. Scotty Pippen Jr. emerged as a valuable streaming option last season, and Jerome could do the same in 2025-26 due to Morant's injury history. In his first preseason game since signing with Memphis in free agency, Jerome started and was productive as a scorer and playmaker in his 19 minutes. Pippen played 20 minutes off the bench, finishing with 13 points, two rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer. Whichever guard wins that competition during the preseason will be worth having, especially in deeper leagues. And if Morant is not ready for the regular season, both will have value, similar to Indiana's guard tandem of Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell. |
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Santi Aldama Santi Aldama posts eight points, seven rebounds
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 5:15 PM
Santi Aldama accounted for eight points (3-of-7 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in Monday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: While Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) was cleared to begin ramping up his activity just before the start of training camp, he's unlikely to be ready in time for the start of the season. Add Zach Edey's offseason ankle surgery, and the coast appears clear for Aldama to provide increased value early on. He shared the team lead in rebounds with offseason addition Jock Landale (9/7/1/1/1 with two three-pointers) while finishing a block and a three-pointer shy of a complete stat line. Aldama is worth selecting with a late-round pick, as he'll have value even after Jackson and Edey return. |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Kentavious Caldwell-Pope drops 15 pts vs. Detroit
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 5:15 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope posted 15 points (6-of-10 FGs), two rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Sent to Memphis as part of the Desmond Bane trade to Orlando, Caldwell-Pope should easily slot into the Grizzlies' starting lineup. The question is whether he can bounce back from a rough 2024-25 season, which would give him a chance of offering deep-league value. Last season, Caldwell-Pope shot 34.2 percent from beyond the arc, his worst percentage since 2015-16 with the Pistons (30.9 percent). The Grizzlies must replace Bane's shooting, and Caldwell-Pope will have every opportunity to step up. That can also be said for Jaylen Wells, who shot 3-of-8 from three on Monday and finished with nine points and three assists. |
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Ja Morant Morant (ankle) considered âweek-to-week'
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 6:02 AM
Damichael Cole
Ja Morant sprained his ankle during practice on Sunday and will be considered âweek-to-week.â
Analysis: It was a left ankle injury for Morant, who joins a long list of injured Grizzlies. With the start of the regular season a little over two weeks away, Morant's status for opening night is certainly in question, and it would be surprising if he played much, if at all, during the preseason. Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. would occupy the point guard minutes in Morant's absence. |
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Brandon Clarke Brandon Clarke (knee) out indefinitely
Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 9:39 AM
Memphis Grizzlies
Brandon Clarke (knee) will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and is out indefinitely.
Analysis: Remaining healthy has been an issue for Clarke throughout his NBA career, with the former first-round pick matching his career-high in games played last season (64). His most recent season ended in March due to a strained right PCL, but that injury had healed well before his most recent issue arose. According to the Grizzlies, Clarke has experienced synovitis in his right knee and will undergo an arthroscopic procedure. A return timeline will be announced following the procedure. While Clarke's absence won't significantly impact fantasy basketball, it does leave Memphis even more shorthanded, as Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) and Zach Edey (ankle) were already out. |
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Zach Edey Zach Edey (ankle) cleared to begin ramp-up process
Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 9:32 AM
Memphis Grizzlies
Zach Edey (ankle) has been cleared to begin the ramp-up process after undergoing offseason surgery.
Analysis: After reinjuring his left ankle in June, Edey went under the knife in early June. With Friday's update, the Grizzlies included a return-to-play timeline of six to nine weeks, so the 7-foot-4 center won't be available when the regular season begins. While this knocks Edey down draft boards, his absence (along with Jaren Jackson Jr.'s) makes Santi Aldama a more enticing fantasy asset. GG Jackson may also receive more opportunities to play, but Aldama is the player to target in drafts. |
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Jaren Jackson Jaren Jackson (toe) cleared to begin ramping up
Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 9:28 AM
Memphis Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) has been cleared to begin ramping up basketball activities.
Analysis: Jackson underwent surgery in early July to address a turf toe injury in his right foot. While he's still on track to miss the beginning of the regular season, Friday's announcement by the Grizzlies is a step in the right direction. Jackson is expected to return in four to six weeks, so he may not miss much time during the regular season. With Zach Edey (ankle) and Brandon Clarke (knee) out, the Grizzlies will rely even more on Santi Aldama to begin the season, with GG Jackson potentially having more opportunities to prove himself. |
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper O-Max agrees to two-way contract with Grizzlies
Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 7:25 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Olivier-Maxence Prosper has agreed to a two-way contract with the Grizzlies.
Analysis: The No. 24 overall pick in 2023, Prosper was waived by Dallas last week and now finds a new home in Memphis, where he will likely spend most of his time with the Hustle. Prosper appeared in 92 games across two seasons with the Mavericks, mostly in a reserve role. There is still some upside here, but he likely won't crack the rotation this season. |
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Santi Aldama Santi Aldama goes for 19/10/4 in loss to Italy
Tue, Sep 2, 2025, 11:01 AM
Santi Aldama finished Tuesday's loss to Italy with 19 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, a steal, a block and a pair of triples across 24 minutes.
Analysis: Aldama led the Spanish team in points and rebounds while chipping in some meaningful assists and defensive stats across just 24 minutes. Fantasy managers keeping an eye on his play at Eurobasket are surely encouraged. Already a strong draft selection for the 2025-26 fantasy season, Aldama's great international play only brightens his outlook. |
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Santi Aldama Aldama scores game-high 19 points in win
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 10:41 AM
Santi Aldama finished with 19 points (7-of-11 FGs), five rebounds and four three-pointers in an 88-67 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Aldama was held to 12 points in Thursday's loss, and he was able to turn in a far more effective performance in Saturday's blowout victory. Spain, who won the last EuroBasket tournament, will need Aldama to produce at a high level to have a chance to repeat as champions. He'll look to stay hot against Cyprus on Sunday. |
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Santi Aldama Santi Aldama struggles in loss to Georgia
Thu, Aug 28, 2025, 5:34 AM
Santi Aldama shot 5-of-15 from the field in Thursday's EuroBasket loss to Georgia, scoring 12 points with three rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Aldama and the reigning champions struggled on Thursday, failing to hold their own against a more physical Georgia squad that rebounded nearly 50 percent of its missed shots. As concerning for the Memphis Grizzlies forward/center as the lack of rebounds was his shot profile, with Aldama attempting 10 of his 15 shots from beyond the arc. While starting alongside Willy Hernangomez affords Aldama more face-up opportunities, Spain will need him to be more of a force offensively if they're to medal in this event. As for his fantasy outlook for next season, Aldama is a must-draft player, especially since Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) and Zach Edey (ankle) are recovering from offseason surgeries. In Edey's case, he is not expected to be fully healthy when the regular season begins in October. |
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PJ Hall Shams: Grizzlies sign PJ Hall to two-way contract
Sun, Jul 20, 2025, 10:48 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Grizzlies signed C PJ Hall to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Hall, who spent his rookie season with the Nuggets, shined for Charlotte's summer league outfit in Las Vegas over the last week-plus. Unfortunately for the Hornets, Sunday's reported transaction means the former Clemson standout will not be available for the NBA 2K26 Summer League final against Sacramento. While Memphis did sign Jock Landale to a deal this summer, Jaren Jackson Jr. is not guaranteed to be available for the start of the season after undergoing toe surgery. That doesn't make Hall a lock for rotation minutes, but there may be opportunities for him early on. |
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Zyon Pullin Zyon Pullin dishes out nine dimes in loss
Mon, Jul 7, 2025, 6:01 PM
Zyon Pullin finished with 10 points (3-of-7 FGs), one rebound, nine assists, two steals, one three-pointer and six turnovers against the Jazz on Monday.
Analysis: Pullin spent last season on a two-way deal with Memphis, which is why he is suiting up for them in Summer League. He played well on Monday, but he wasn't able to control the ball. The last of his six turnovers came with about seven seconds left in the game, which led to the loss. The dimes were encouraging, but even if he continues to play well, he'll likely be on a two-way deal once again. |
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GG Jackson GG Jackson scores 27 points in loss to Utah
Mon, Jul 7, 2025, 5:57 PM
GG Jackson led the Grizzlies with 27 points (11-of-18 FGs), five rebounds, two blocks and three three-pointers in a 112-111 loss to the Jazz on Monday.
Analysis: Jackson has had no issues scoring in Summer League. He has 47 points and six triples through two games, and at the end of this one, he hit a shot at the buzzer that would have forced overtime if his foot wasn't on the line. It was an anti-climactic finish at the replay monitor, but it was still another impressive scoring night from Jackson. |
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GG Jackson GG Jackson scores 20 points vs. Thunder Saturday
Sat, Jul 5, 2025, 3:33 PM
GG Jackson lit up the Thunder with 20 points (8-of-15 FGs), three rebounds and three three-pointers on Saturday.
Analysis: Jackson had a strong rookie season but he only was available to play in 29 games in year two. It was a subpar second year, but the 20-year-old is entering his third season in the NBA as a high-level scorer. It isn't surprising that he is scoring like this in Summer League, and it should continue as long as they choose to include him in the rotation. |
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Jock Landale Jock Landale agrees to deal with Grizzlies
Sat, Jul 5, 2025, 11:36 AM
Shams Charania
Grizzlies agreed to a deal with Jock Landale, who was waived by the Rockets earlier this week.
Analysis: Two days after Landale was waived to make room for Clint Capela, he finds himself in a potentially rewarding situation in Memphis. Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) is expected to be sidelined for most of the summer, which could delay his availability to start the year, while Zach Edey (ankle) is expected to miss the start of next season. Memphis also just sent Jay Huff to Indiana, so Landale could play a significant role early on. However, that statistical success will likely be short-lived. |
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Jaren Jackson Jaren Jackson Jr. to be re-evaluated in 12 weeks
Wed, Jul 2, 2025, 6:44 AM
Chris B. Haynes
NBA insider Chris B. Haynes reports that Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent surgery to address turf toe in his right foot, and he will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
Analysis: The 12-week timeframe puts the next significant JJJ update no earlier than September 24, which means he may be ready for the start of the regular season. If Jackson Jr. is forced to miss time into October, Santi Aldama could see a major boost in usage and fantasy value. Zach Edey (ankle) is already set to miss the beginning of the season, leaving Memphis' frontcourt rotation potentially thin to kick off the 2025-26 campaign. |
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Jaren Jackson Jackson Jr. to undergo surgery for turf toe
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 2:45 PM
Memphis Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) will undergo a procedure to address turf toe in his right foot.
Analysis: The Grizzlies announced on Tuesday that Jackson ??" who agreed earlier this week to a five-year, $240 million extension ??" injured his toe during a live basketball run on Monday. The team also announced that he'll need to undergo a procedure to address the issue, but no information was provided regarding the severity of the injury. While Jackson is expected to make a full recovery, a timeline for return will not be announced until after the procedure. He's the second rotation big to require a procedure this summer, with Zach Edey expected to miss at least four months after undergoing left ankle surgery. If Edey or Jackson is not ready to begin the regular season, Santi Aldama's fantasy ceiling will be raised. |
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