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Zach Edey Zach Edey records double-double in win vs. DAL
Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 6:37 PM
Zach Edey recorded a double-double on Friday with 15 points (7-of-9 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Edey has now played in two play-in games in his career and has two play-in double-doubles. He wasn't able to match his 17 rebounds from Tuesday's game, but Edey still made a big impact in this game to help Memphis return to the playoffs after a one-year absence. Edey will have his hands full for his playoff debut on Sunday as he matches up with Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein while also trying to make life difficult for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when he drives to the basket. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane turns in 22/5/9/2 line vs. Dallas
Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 6:34 PM
Desmond Bane lit up the Mavericks with 22 points (8-of-15 FGs), five rebounds, nine assists, two steals, three three-pointers and six turnovers on Friday.
Analysis: After scoring 30 points in Tuesday's loss to Golden State, Bane once again had another productive night on the offensive end. He didn't match his point total from that game, but he didn't need to. Bane made up for a slightly lower scoring night by matching Ja Morant as the leader in assists in this game. Bane, Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined to score 68 of the Grizzlies 120 points in this game. If all three are clicking for their series against the Thunder, they'll have a chance to win some games. |
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Jaren Jackson Jaren Jackson Jr. scores team-high 24 points
Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 6:28 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points (10-of-18 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and four three-pointers against the Mavericks on Friday.
Analysis: JJJ had a better night offensively on Friday than he did in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors, which helped propel Memphis back to the postseason. He was joined by Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, who each scored 22 points, as the main producers of offensive for the Grizzlies, though they had six players score in double figures. Jackson Jr. had four triples in each of their play-in games, and if he continues to knock down shots at that rate during their series against the Thunder, they'll certainly have a chance to make some noise. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant leads Grizzlies to playoffs with 22/7/9
Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 6:22 PM
Ja Morant posted a full line on Friday with 22 points (7-of-24 FGs), seven rebounds, nine assists, three steals and one three-pointer in a 120-106 win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: Despite dealing with an ankle injury, Morant played a significant role in the Grizzlies' blowout win over the Mavs. He had an injection to help his ankle on Thursday, and it paid off in the first half as he contributed 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals prior to the break. Unfortunately, he struggled after halftime, which nearly allowed Dallas to complete a big comeback. Morant will have about 36 hours to rest his ankle for they take on the Thunder in Game 1 of their first round series on Sunday. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant (ankle) available vs. Dallas Friday
Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 3:08 PM
Grizzlies PR
Ja Morant (ankle) is available to play against the Mavericks on Friday.
Analysis: As he has been saying all week, Morant will play in the Grizzlies' play-in matchup with Dallas. Now, it's finally official. Morant may be limited by the ankle injury, but he underwent an injection on Thursday, so he hopefully won't be too limited. Regardless, expect him to play a significant role to try and keep their season alive. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant underwent ankle injection on Thursday
Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 10:15 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reported Ja Morant had an injection in his ankle on Thursday but is âdetermined to playâ against the Mavericks on Friday.
Analysis: Charania also noted that if this was a regular season game, Morant likely wouldn't be playing. It is a âsevereâ ankle sprain, though he has never wavered from his stance that he will play against Dallas. The injection should help ease the pain, but it also establishes just how severe the injury is. Still, in an elimination game, Morant will play as much as he needs to in order to get Memphis to the playoffs. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant (ankle) questionable Friday vs. Mavs
Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 12:16 PM
Grizzlies PR
Ja Morant (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Morant told reporters after Tuesday's loss to the Warriors that he expects to play Friday. Nevertheless, the 25-year-old point guard missed practice Thursday and is officially listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain. While it's hard to envision Morant sitting out a game of importance like Friday's, his ankle is clearly bothering him. If Morant is out, Santi Aldama and Luke Kennard will be in line for extra minutes with Kennard potentially moving into the starting lineup. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant (ankle) misses practice Thursday
Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 9:51 AM
Damichael Cole
Ja Morant (ankle) missed practice on Thursday and will be a game-time decision against the Mavericks on Friday.
Analysis: Morant finished out Tuesday's game against the Warriors after injuring his ankle during overtime and said after the game that he will play on Friday. It's difficult to imagine him not suiting up for a win-or-go-home game, but the ankle is clearly bothering him quite a bit, which could impact his performance on the court. If something changes, Santi Aldama and Luke Kennard will take on extra minutes, with Kennard potentially replacing Morant in the starting unit. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant (ankle) expects to play Friday
Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 10:28 AM
The Athletic
Ja Morant (ankle) was adamant after Tuesday's loss to the Warriors that he will be available for Friday's game against Dallas or Sacramento.
Analysis: Morant rolled his right ankle with a little over four minutes remaining in the third quarter of Tuesday's 7/8 play-in tournament game. He did return to action but was labored in his movements, ultimately logging 35 minutes. Following the defeat, Morant left no doubt about what he expects regarding his availability for Friday. âI'm playing. That's basically the answer I'm giving,â Morant said. âIt ain't nothing different.â Memphis will host the winner of Wednesday's game between Dallas and Sacramento on Friday. This game will determine the eighth seed in the West, with the winner advancing to face Oklahoma City. |
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Zach Edey Zach Edey corrals 17 rebounds vs. Golden State
Tue, Apr 15, 2025, 7:18 PM
Zach Edey dropped 14 points (4-of-11 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 17 rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: While he struggled with his shot on Tuesday, the 7-foot-4 Edey was a force on the boards. Having reached double digits in rebounds in five of his last six appearances of the regular season, the rookie center grabbed 17 more on Tuesday. Seven rebounds were offensive, giving the Grizzlies extra possessions that helped erase a 20-point deficit. Edey was unable to do enough to help Memphis get the win and earn a playoff spot. Still, they'll have another opportunity to do so on Friday against the winner of Wednesday's game between Dallas and Sacramento. |
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Jaren Jackson Jaren Jackson Jr. hits four triples, scores 18
Tue, Apr 15, 2025, 7:18 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. accumulated 18 points (6-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and four three-pointers in 39 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Interestingly, the one area in which Jackson struggled against the Warriors during the regular season was a position of strength on Tuesday. After shooting 3-of-18 from deep in four meetings, he was 4-of-9 on Tuesday. The issue was Jackson shooting 2-of-6 from two, a far cry from the 54.1 percent clip he shot during the regular season. Jackson will look to rebound on Friday when the Grizzlies host Dallas or Sacramento. The winner of Friday's game will be the eighth seed in the West. |
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Scotty Pippen Scotty Pippen Jr. starts, logs 34 minutes vs. GSW
Tue, Apr 15, 2025, 7:17 PM
Scotty Pippen finished Tuesday's loss to the Warriors with nine points (3-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes.
Analysis: During the regular season, the Grizzlies went with Vince Williams Jr. as the fifth starter after losing Jaylen Wells to a fractured wrist. However, Pippen was the choice on Tuesday, with his inclusion shifting Ja Morant off the ball. Pippen was solid but not spectacular; we'll see if the Grizzlies stick with this lineup when they host Dallas or Sacramento on Friday. Williams only played three minutes, going scoreless with one rebound and one assist. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant (ankle) tallies 22 points, three dimes
Tue, Apr 15, 2025, 7:17 PM
Ja Morant (ankle) amassed 22 points (9-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 35 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: While Morant committed five turnovers on Tuesday, the sprained right ankle he suffered during the third quarter was more concerning. The good news for the Grizzlies was that he returned after spending some time on the bench, ultimately logging 35 minutes. Following the game, TNT reported the Grizzlies would not X-ray Morant's ankle. Next, we will see how Morant's ankle responds after the team returns to Memphis. He should be considered questionable for Friday's game against Dallas or Sacramento, with the winner receiving the eighth seed in the West. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane scores team-high 30 points vs. GSW
Tue, Apr 15, 2025, 7:16 PM
Desmond Bane shot 11-of-21 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors, scoring 30 points with six rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in 39 minutes.
Analysis: After scoring at least 24 points in three of his last four regular-season appearances, Bane had another good night on Tuesday. It wasn't enough to get Memphis into the playoffs, but they'll have another opportunity to earn their way in on Friday against the Dallas/Sacramento winner. With Ja Morant spraining his right ankle during the third quarter, Bane may be in a position where he must do even more as a scorer than he did on Tuesday. |
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Jay Huff Jay Huff goes off for 22/6/2/2/6 line vs. Dallas
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 12:25 PM
Jay Huff finished Sunday's win over the Mavericks with 22 points (9-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, two steals, six blocks and two three-pointers in 28 minutes.
Analysis: Huff did not start Sunday's game, but that did not prevent him from putting on a show on both ends of the floor. He recorded career highs in points and blocks, finishing with a robust stat line sure to benefit any fantasy manager who rolled the dice on him. Due to Memphis's overall depth, Huff has not been a consistent factor in fantasy basketball. However, he's good enough to offer solid streaming value when the Grizzlies are shorthanded, as they were on Sunday. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley III records 25/12/3/1 line vs. DAL
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 12:24 PM
Marvin Bagley III amassed 25 points (11-of-18 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes in Sunday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: With Bagley and Lamar Stevens (31 points) putting up at least 25 points each, a franchise-record 12 players have accomplished that feat this season. Bagley started for Zach Edey and had a big afternoon as a scorer and rebounder. He's unlikely to provide much value off the bench in the postseason, but Sunday's performance may improve Bagley's prospects for the 2025-26 campaign. |
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Lamar Stevens Lamar Stevens scores career-high 31 points Sunday
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 12:23 PM
Lamar Stevens tallied 31 points (14-of-25 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in 36 minutes in Sunday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: Memphis entered Sunday knowing it would be in the play-in tournament. So, the team rested most of its rotation players, freeing up opportunities for guys like Stevens. He took advantage of his chance, recording his first 30-point game. Stevens's inability to stick in the NBA makes him a non-factor in fantasy basketball, but days like Sunday will keep him on teams' radars. The Grizzlies will visit Golden State on Tuesday, with the winner receiving the seventh seed and the loser having to play the Sacramento/Dallas winner for the eighth seed. |
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Santi Aldama Santi Aldama, Luke Kennard out vs. Mavericks
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 9:06 AM
Santi Aldama (ankle) and Luke Kennard (knee) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Aldama and Kennard will sit on Sunday like a slew of other key Grizzlies players. Cam Spencer, Lamar Stevens, and GG Jackson will get an opportunity to shine on Sunday against Dallas. |
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Scotty Pippen Scotty Pippen Jr. (back) out Sunday vs. Dallas
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 9:01 AM
Memphis Grizzlies
Scotty Pippen Jr. (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Memphis is sitting its top rotation players for Sunday's game, as they will be the seventh or eighth seed in the West, depending on the results. With Pippen and Ja Morant out, Cam Spencer should play heavy minutes, with Yuki Kawamura likely moving into the rotation. Spencer is the player worth targeting in active deep leagues. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant, Desmond Bane ruled out vs. Dallas
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 8:58 AM
Grizzlies PR
Ja Morant (shoulder) and Desmond Bane (groin) have been ruled out against the Mavericks on Sunday.
Analysis: As expected, both star guards will miss the regular season finale. While the Grizzlies still have a chance to move up to seventh in the West, they will be in the Play-In Tournament regardless, so they will prioritize having their stars rested for the postseason. Cam Spencer and Yuki Kawamura should be in line for significant workloads. |
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