DESMOND BANE NEWS

Ruled out Thursday Bane (oblique) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with Milwaukee.

Impact Prior to his injury, Bane put up 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and six rebounds over 17 minutes before leaving the game for good. Bane is averaging 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks across 26.4 minutes, including a blistering 40.6 percent from three to start the season, so his presence will be missed against the Bucks. With Bane out, Memphis will likely turn to Jake LaRavia and Jaylen Wells until he returns.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant's strong message following injuries to Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane Grizzlies star laments over injuries to Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane.

12 HOURS AGO • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Suffers oblique injury Bane will not return to Wednesday's game against Brooklyn due to an oblique injury.

Impact Bane and Marcus Smart (ankle) have both been ruled out for the remainder of the contest in what has been a parade of injuries for Memphis over the past 12 months. The Grizzlies close a back-to-back Thursday versus Milwaukee and Bane's status will need to be monitored.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores 30 points in loss Monday Bane recorded 30 points (11-19 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Monday's 126-123 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Bane was coming off back-to-back games in which he hadn't reached the 20-point mark, but he took advantage of the absence of Ja Morant (thigh) to lead the Grizzlies in scoring in this one. Bane's role as one of the Grizzlies' top offensive options is not under threat with or without Morant on the court, but his upside will experience an uptick whenever Morant misses time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores 24 points in season opener Bane closed Wednesday's 126-124 victory over the Jazz with 24 points (8-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes.

Impact Bane was one of three Grizzlies who reached the 20-point mark in this win, with Ja Morant and Santi Aldama being the others, and he figures to play a prominent role on offense for Memphis as long as he manages to stay healthy, which was quite an issue within the Grizzlies in 2023-24. Bane should hover around the 20-point mark on a regular basis, as he's entrenched as the Grizzlies' second-best offensive option behind Morant.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

The Memphis Grizzlies' Desmond Bane found it funny that he was only ranked 60th in the ESPN Top 100 Desmond Bane is going to use this rating as fuel for the season.

OCTOBER 20 • SACBEE.COM

Scores 19 points vs. Miami Bane tallied 19 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven assists, four rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Friday's 114-109 preseason loss to the Heat.

Impact Bane led the Grizzlies in assists Friday and co-led in scoring with Santi Aldama. Bane averaged a career-high 23.7 points per game in 2023-24, but he only played 42 regular-season games due to separate ankle and back injuries. The 2020 first-round pick will look to help lead the Grizzlies back to the NBA postseason alongside starters Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and rookie center Zach Edey.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane wears underrated badge with honor, puts winning first Entering his fifth NBA season, Bane has lofty expectations to live up to, and so does his entire team.

OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ties game-high 23 points Monday Bane amassed 23 points (9-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes in Monday's 120-116 preseason win over the Pacers.

Impact Zach Edey and Bane tied for a game-high 23 points in Monday's contest. The sharpshooter missed Saturday's matchup against the Bulls due to undisclosed reasons, but he returned to the starting five while catching fire versus the Pacers. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 23.7 points and 5.5 assists across 34.4 minutes per game last season; however, he was limited to only 42 regular-season outings due to injuries to both his ankle and back.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Monday Bane (undisclosed) will start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Impact Bane didn't suit up Saturday against Chicago for undisclosed reasons but will return to action Monday. He's joined in the starting lineup by Scotty Pippen, Jake LaRavia, Santi Aldama and Zach Edey.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Bane is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against

Impact The Grizzlies haven't announced anything, but all signs point to this being a scheduled off day for Bane after he started in the team's previous two preseason contests. Bane should continue to feature for the Grizzlies in the rest of the preseason, however, with an aim toward being fully ready for the regular-season opener against Utah on Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Solid night in loss Bane produced 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 25 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Bane is expected to form part of a potent backcourt that will feature Ja Morant and Marcus Smart. Although injury limited Bane to 42 games last season, he logged career-high averages in points (23.7) and assists (5.5). He's also a solid perimeter shooter who will drive up his score with several three-point attempts. He averaged a whopping 8.6 attempts from downtown last season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for camp Bane (back) has been a full participant in training camp this week, Michael Wallace of NBA.com reports.

Impact A back injury robbed Bane of the final nine games of the 2023-24 season, and that took place shortly after he missed a couple months with an ankle issue. He had a healthy offseason by all accounts, however, and fantasy managers will be looking for him to bounce back with his injuries behind him. In just 36 regular-season appearances last season, Bane averaged 24.7 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 34.9 minutes.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

New video shows Desmond Bane in a Vancouver Grizzlies jersey Memphis will celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary by paying homage to their Canadian roots.

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Desmond Bane is way better at finishing at the rim than Jaren Jackson Jr. Even though he’s a lot shorter.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SUNHERALD.COM

Desmond Bane announces huge personal life news Amazing news from the Grizzlies guard.

SEPTEMBER 11 • KANSASCITY.COM

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AUGUST 30

Expected to have healthy offseason Bane (back) will be sidelined for a few more weeks but is expected to have a healthy summer, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Bane averaged 24.7 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 34.9 minutes over his first 36 appearances of 2023-24 before injuries derailed his campaign. An ankle injury sidelined Bane from mid-January to mid-March, and he appeared in only five of the ensuing six games before a back issue cost him the final nine contests of the regular season. It was a lost season for the Grizzlies as a whole, as Ja Morant (suspension/shoulder), Marcus Smart (finger/foot) and others also mixed extended periods. However, it sounds like the Grizzlies will have a healthy offseason, which bodes well for their chances of bouncing back in 2024-25.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Sunday Bane (back) won't play Sunday against the Nuggets.

Impact As expected, Bane's regular season is officially over. His campaign was riddled with injuries, as he made just 42 appearances. He finished with averages of 23.7 points, 5.5 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 3.3 three-pointers.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for remainder of season Coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that there is a "good chance" Bane (back) won't play for the rest of the season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact With the Grizzlies already being eliminated from the playoffs, it appears that they are shutting down Bane and Jaren Jackson (quadriceps) for the final week of the 2023-24 campaign. Bane will likely end the season averaging 23.7 points, 5.5 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes across 42 appearances. The 25-year-old guard showed a promising ability to be a lead scorer, with Ja Morant (shoulder) missing most of the season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE