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Brandon Clarke Brandon Clarke chips in double-double off bench
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 5:30 PM
Brandon Clarke provided a boost off the bench with 13 points (6-of-10 FGs), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Though Clarke has been a solid reserve for Memphis this season, that hasn't translated to much fantasy production. However, he was able to produce in the box score on Friday. He tied his season-high for rebounds and recorded his first double-double of the season in the win over Orlando. Clarke will continue to play a significant role off the bench for Memphis, but unless he gets a spot start, he won't be worth rostering in standard formats. |
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Jaren Jackson Jaren Jackson Jr. comes away with game-saving swat
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 5:14 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. posted a full line on Friday with 16 points (3-of-13 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks against the Magic.
Analysis: Jackson Jr. had a rough night offensively, and most of his points came at the free throw line. However, the Defensive Player of the Year candidate came up big on that end when it mattered most. He blocked Paolo Banchero's shot at the buzzer that would've won the game for Orlando. Jackson Jr. has had an elite season for the Grizzlies, and he'll be instrumental down the stretch as they continue to fight for playoff positioning in the West. They'll wrap up the week in Cleveland on Sunday. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant turns in 23/4/5 line in win over Orlando
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 4:31 PM
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 23 points (10-of-24 FGs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal, one three-pointer and seven turnovers in a 105-104 win over the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Morant was better on Friday night than he was on Thursday, which was one of the biggest reasons that Memphis was able to get the win. Turnovers were still an issue for him, as they have been all season. He is averaging a career-high 3.9 turnovers per game, and Morant just had 12 turnovers in 24 hours. Still, after a poor shooting night against Indiana, Morant was able to enjoy more success as a scorer against Orlando. The Grizzlies wrap up the week in Cleveland on Sunday. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. (knee) ruled out vs. Orlando
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 12:09 PM
Grizzlies PR
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been ruled out against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Williams Jr. played 20 minutes on Thursday night, but he will sit the second leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back, which shouldn't come as a surprise. Williams Jr.'s season has been decimated by injuries, which has limited him to just seven games played so far. GG Jackson and Luke Kennard will play larger roles with Williams Jr. sidelined. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. (knee) questionable Friday
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 7:16 AM
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Williams missed the Grizzlies last game before the All-Star break but returned Thursday against the Pacers and played 20 minutes. He's now questionable Friday on the second leg of a back-to-back and it wouldn't be surprising if he were ruled out. GG Jackson would see additional minutes off the bench if Williams is out. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant struggles in loss to Indiana Thursday
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 4:34 PM
Ja Morant struggled mightily on Thursday and finished with just 12 points (4-of-15 FGs), six assists and five turnovers against the Pacers.
Analysis: This just wasn't Morant's night. He was better in the second half, but he wasn't able to contribute much value for fantasy managers or the Grizzlies. Morant entered halftime with just two points, two assists and four of his five turnovers. Morant's season as a whole has been a disappointing one. He has posted his worst scoring and rebounding averages since his second year in the league, and his field-goal percentage is the worst of his career. Morant hasn't played in a back-to-back since December, so keep an eye on the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Orlando. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane records 23/5/7 line with two blocks
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 4:13 PM
Desmond Bane turned in a strong line on Thursday with 23 points (9-of-16 FGs), five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three three-pointers in a 127-113 loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: Bane's best games as a playmaker have been with Ja Morant sidelined, but even with Morant available in this game, Bane was able to provide a solid dose of assists. Unfortunately, they all came before halftime, or this could have been Bane's fourth 20-point double-double of the season. However, it was still his sixth-straight game with at least 20 points. Bane has rounded into form recently and ranks inside the top 20 in nine-cat leagues over the past two months. He'll look to keep up his scoring streak over their final two games of the week in Orlando on Friday and in Cleveland on Sunday. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. logs 20 minutes in return
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 4:06 PM
Vince Williams Jr. returned to the lineup on Thursday and contributed seven points (3-of-7 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Pacers.
Analysis: Williams Jr. missed the Grizzlies' final game before the All-Star break due to it being the second night of a back-to-back. However, he was back in the lineup against Indiana, which was just the seventh game that he has been available for this season. Williams Jr. was excellent during a tumultuous 2023-24 season for Memphis, but he hasn't been on the floor enough to replicate that production this year. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so don't be surprised if Williams misses Friday's game in Orlando. |
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Lamar Stevens Shams: MEM signs Lamar Stevens to 10-day contract
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 12:52 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Grizzlies signed Lamar Stevens to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: Stevens, who finished the 2023-24 season with the Grizzlies, is returning to Memphis. He was in training camp with the Pistons before being waived and joining their G League affiliate. To make room for Stevens, the Grizzlies are waiving Johnny Davis. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley III (knee) absent from injury report
Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 11:15 AM
Memphis Grizzlies
Marvin Bagley III (knee) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Bagley, who suffered a sprained right knee while with the Wizards, will be available to make his Grizzlies debut on Thursday. However, given Memphis' frontcourt depth, he may not get the minutes needed to achieve fantasy relevance in most leagues. |
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Johnny Davis Johnny Davis (not with team) out Thursday vs. IND
Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 11:13 AM
Memphis Grizzlies
Johnny Davis (not with team) is out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Davis has yet to make his Grizzlies debut after being traded to Memphis as part of a multi-team deal on February 6. His continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, but it's fair to wonder if he'll eventually join Memphis. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley III practices fully Wednesday
Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 9:57 AM
Jonah Dylan on Twitter
Marvin Bagley III (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Bagley III is nearing a return and could make his Grizzlies' debut as soon as Thursday's matchup with the Pacers. Fantasy managers don't need to rush to the waiver wire, however, as Bagley III is unlikely to make a meaningful impact for his new team. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant, Vince Williams Jr. good to go Thursday
Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 9:55 AM
Jonah Dylan on Twitter
Ja Morant (knee) and Vince Williams Jr. (knee) are available for Thursday's matchup with the Pacers.
Analysis: Both players sat out the Grizzlies' final game before the All-Star break, but both will be available for the road game against Indiana. Expect Morant and V-Dub to handle their normal workloads. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane cools off after hot start, scores 23
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 8:30 PM
Desmond Bane shot 8-of-17 from the field and 1-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday's loss to the Clippers, accounting for 23 points, six rebounds, four assists, and six three-pointers in 37 minutes.
Analysis: Bane was scalding hot to begin Wednesday's game, scoring 16 first-quarter points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field. Unfortunately for him and fantasy managers, that flurry was the highlight of Bane's night. He would score seven points the rest of the night, racking up more turnovers (four) than made field goals (two) during the final three quarters. However, despite that in-game fall from grace, Bane has provided top-25 value in eight-cat formats over the past month. After getting his college jersey retired during the All-Star break, Bane will look to bounce back on February 20 when the Grizzlies visit the Pacers. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard scores 12 points in start vs. LAC
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 8:26 PM
Luke Kennard finished Wednesday's loss to the Clippers with 12 points (5-of-10 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two three-pointers in 31 minutes.
Analysis: Memphis was without Ja Morant for Wednesday's game, so Kennard started for the fifth time in the Grizzlies' last seven games. While this has given him more opportunities to flourish, he's only reached double figures in two of those starts (Wednesday and January 30 vs. Houston). Kennard is worth the streaming risk on nights like Wednesday but is far from a lock to shine for fantasy managers. While Morant should be back after the All-Star break, the Grizzlies play three games in four days to complete Week 16. Kennard may get another opportunity to start one of the games in that February 20/21 back-to-back. |
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Luke Kennard MEM starting Bane, Kennard, Wells, Jackson, Edey
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 4:22 PM
NBA Lineups
Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard, Jaylen Wells, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey will start Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: The Grizzlies will play Wednesday's game without Ja Morant, who sits due to a sore right knee. Kennard will fill the void, sharing the playmaking responsibilities with Bane. The move into the starting lineup boosts Kennard's fantasy value; he's worth streaming in this spot. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. (knee) out Wednesday vs. LAC
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 3:06 PM
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Williams was initially listed as questionable with a knee injury, but has since been ruled out Wednesday against the Clippers. GG Jackson figures to play additional minutes off the bench with Williams out. |
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Johnny Davis Johnny Davis (not with team) out Wednesday vs. LAC
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 10:28 AM
Memphis Grizzlies
Johnny Davis (not with team) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Davis was acquired from the Wizards as part of a multi-team deal on trade deadline day (Thursday), but he has yet to join his new team. The Grizzlies have not provided any details, and it's unknown when that will change. Davis did not offer much fantasy value in Washington, and Memphis' perimeter depth means that will likely remain the case when (or if) he joins the Grizzlies. |
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Vince Williams Vince Williams Jr. (knee) questionable Wednesday
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 10:08 AM
Law Murray
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Williams played 19 minutes in Tuesday's win over Phoenix, accounting for seven points, nine rebounds, one assist, and one 3-pointer. If he doesn't play, more playing time will be available to GG Jackson, who logged 13 minutes against the Suns. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant (knee) downgraded to out Wednesday
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 10:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ja Morant (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Morant recently missed a few games with a shoulder injury and is currently dealing with right knee soreness. Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. are possible replacements, with the former filling the void the last time Morant missed a game. |
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