BRANDON CLARKE NEWS

Available for Saturday Clarke (rest) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers, according to Memphis reporter KJ Wright.

Impact Clarke was held out for rest Friday against the Pistons, but he's officially back in action Saturday. The forward is averaging 12.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks through four games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Clark is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with the 76ers due to left Achilles maintenance.

Impact Clarke made his season debut on March 27 and subsequently played four-straight games. He sat out Memphis' previous game for rest purposes but is in danger of missing his second straight, as the Grizzlies could opt to again err on the side of caution. More clarity on his status should come closer to tipoff.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Clarke (rest) won't suit up for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Friday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so Clarke will take the night off as he continues to work himself back from the Achilles injury. With Clarke unavailable, expect more minutes for Jake LaRavia and Lamar Stevens, with LaRavia being the more attractive target between the two.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Decent stat line in bench cameo Clarke registered 13 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 118-88 loss to the Magic.

Impact This was Clarke's second appearance of the season, as he's making his way back from an Achilles injury suffered in March last year, and while he might look a bit rusty due to the fact he spent almost an entire year without playing in The Association, the early signs have been quite encouraging. Clarke has scored in double digits in his two outings so far, shooting a combined 9-for-16 from the field while racking up nine rebounds, four assists and two steals across 41 total minutes.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 21 minutes in season debut Clarke closed Wednesday's 136-124 loss to the Lakers with six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes.

Impact Clarke tore his Achilles in early March last season and needed over a year to recover before he was able to return to NBA action. The Gonzaga product was able to give Memphis 21 minutes off the bench in his season debut, and he recorded a team-best plus-15 point differential while he was on the court. Given his long layoff, Clarke doesn't figure to see minutes much higher than the amount he played Wednesday, especially with the Grizzlies out of playoff contention.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available to make season debut Clarke (Achilles) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Clarke is nearly 13 months removed from tearing his Achilles and has officially gotten the green light to suit up for the first time this season. He figures to be monitored closely and will likely handle a small role off the bench. Last season, Clarke averaged 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks in 19.5 minutes per game across 56 appearances (eight starts).

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Clarke (Achilles) is questionable to play Wednesday versus the Lakers, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Clarke ascending to questionable is an extremely interesting development with 10 games remaining on the schedule. Clarke began contact work at the beginning of March and has been ramping up at practice with the Grizzlies' G League affiliate, with April 3 set to represent 13 months of recovery after tearing his Achilles. An abundance of caution will be exercised with the 27-year-old, but building continuity with Memphis' young cast of contributors could have merit. Clarke's status will need to be monitored in advance of Wednesday's contest.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Clarke (Achilles) won't play Monday against Denver.

Impact Clarke was considered doubtful leading up to Monday's tipoff, and it's since been announced that he'll be held out. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday against the Lakers.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to suit up vs. Denver Clarke (Achilles) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Clarke continues to deal with an Achilles injury and will likely be unavailable again Monday, but it's encouraging that he's doubtful for the team's tilt against the Nuggets rather than being immediately ruled out. However, it's unclear whether the Grizzlies will bring him back before the end of the regular season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Clarke (Achilles) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Clarke continues to rehab from an Achilles injury, and at this point, it would be surprising if he plays before the end of the season. After all, the Grizzlies aren't reaching the playoffs, and there are only a few weeks left before the start of the postseason. Clarke's next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Monday.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Clarke (Achilles) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Despite Clarke logging practices in the G League, he has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a left Achilles injury. Clarke's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Spurs.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Clarke (Achilles) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.

Impact Clarke was assigned to and recalled from the team's G League affiliate Sunday, presumably so he could get a practice in with the team, suggesting that he is progressing towards a return. His return will not come Monday, however, making his next opportunity to suit up Wednesday against the Warriors.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Practices with G League again The Grizzlies recalled Clarke (Achilles) from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.

Impact Clarke was assigned and recalled on the same day and presumably went through another practice with the Grizzlies' G League affiliate, as the Hustle didn't play a game Saturday. The veteran forward has yet to play this season while rehabbing from an Achilles surgery last year, but he's nearing a return to game action. However, even when cleared, Clarke figures to operate under major restrictions.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Clarke (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Clarke, who's yet to play this year while rehabbing from Achilles surgery, is nearing a return to game action but will miss at least one more contest. His next chance to suit up will come Monday in Sacramento, but even if he's cleared to suit up, Clarke will likely be under major restrictions.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Practices with G League squad Clarke (Achilles) has been sent down to the Grizzlies G League affiliate for practice.

Impact Clarke continues to make steady progress in his recovery from his Achilles injury, and if things continue to trend in this positive direction, there's a decent chance he'll make it back to the floor before the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. However, he's going to be brought back slowly with lots of restrictions, so it's unlikely he'll be an impact player in fantasy hoops down the stretch.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without return timetable Clarke (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Clarke continues to recover from a left Achilles tendon tear he suffered almost a year ago. He has been doing minimal contact work recently and is expected to play before the end of the season, but he can be considered week-to-week at this point, barring a full participation at practice.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Improving, could play by season's end Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Feb. 22 that Clarke (Achilles) has been taking part in more minimal contact work on the court and is expected to play before the end of the...

Impact Jenkins offered up no concrete timeline for Clarke's return, but since he's not taking full contact just yet, the veteran big man can probably be viewed as week-to-week rather than day-to-day at this stage of his recovery from the left Achilles' tendon tear he suffered just under a year ago. Given that the 20-40 Grizzlies aren't shaping up as playoff contenders, the team has little incentive to rush Clarke back on the court until they're fully confident in his health.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Clarke (Achilles) will remain on the sidelines for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Clarke hinted back in December that he was hopeful to return at some point around the All-Star break, but he remains without an official timetable and is recovering from a serious injury. He's safe to leave on the waiver wire in most formats.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to return for All-Star break Clarke (Achilles) said Wednesday that he expects to make his season debut around the NBA All-Star break, which begins Feb. 16, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Clarke has yet to make season debut after tearing his left Achilles in March of 2023 and undergoing surgery. However, he posted a story on his personal Instagram on Wednesday, showing him making a "rehab milestone" by dunking a basketball. With Steven Adams (knee) out for the season, Clarke could carve out a sizable role for himself in Memphis' rotation when he returns.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without timetable Clarke (Achilles) has no timeline for return after suffering a torn Achilles in March, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Clarke underwent a secondary procedure on his Achilles in the offseason, but updates on his recovery have been scarce. The 27-year-old's absence is exasperated by news of Steven Adams' season-ending knee surgery. Xavier Tillman, Santi Aldama and potentially David Roddy will be heavily relied upon in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies sign Lofton to bolster front-court depth

The Memphis Grizzlies signed forward/center Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a multiyear contract to bolster their front-court depth in the absence of Brandon Clarke, who suffered a season-en...

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) lost for season Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke is done for the season after tearing his left Achilles during Friday’s 113-97 loss against t...

MARCH 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Grizzlies' Clarke out indefinitely with torn Achilles

The Memphis Grizzlies say forward Brandon Clarke tore his left Achilles tendon and will be out indefinitely

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies Lose Brandon Clarke for Season to Torn Achilles The fourth-year forward exited Thursday’s game against the Nuggets in the first quarter after suffering a non-contact leg injury.

MARCH 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke out indefinitely with torn Achilles Clarke exited Friday's game late in the first quarter after appearing to suffer a non-contact leg injury.

MARCH 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM