BRANDON CLARKE NEWS

Grizzlies claw back from 26 down, beat Wolves in Game 3

Desmond Bane made seven 3-pointers and had 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 on Thursday night for a 2-1 lea...

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies rout Timberwolves 124-96 to tie series at 1 apiece

Ja Morant scored 23 points and handed out 10 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies looked much more like the team that posted the NBA’s second-best record, routing the Minnesota Timberw...

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double off bench Saturday Clarke logged 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 130-117 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact After managing only four double-doubles during the regular season, Clarke came through with another to begin the Grizzlies' postseason. The third-year center ended up playing more minutes Saturday than the ineffective Steven Adams, and including the Game 1 loss, Clarke is averaging 11.9 points, 5.4 boards, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals in 21.0 minutes over his last eight games. If Adams continues to struggle against Karl-Anthony Towns, Clarke could become a very important player for Memphis in the first round.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves stun Grizzlies, grab Game 1 with 130-117 win

Anthony Edwards scored 36 points in his postseason debut, and the seventh-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies 130-117 to grab home-court advantag...

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Healthy Ja Morant has Grizzlies thinking deep postseason run

All-Star point guard Ja Morant has compiled a resume this season worthy of NBA MVP consideration and has the Memphis Grizzlies believing they can make a deep postseason run

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics finish 2nd in East with 139-110 win over Grizzlies

Jayson Tatum scored 31 points, Jaylen Brown added 18 and the Boston Celtics secured the second seed in the East with a 139-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night in...

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will dress, unlikely to play Clarke (thigh) is expected to dress for Sunday's game against the Celtics, but he's not expected to play, Evan Barnes of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact It's unclear if the Grizzlies will issue an official update to Clarke's status before tip, but for the time being it looks like he'll technically be on the active list. However, coach Taylor Jenkins implied pregame that neither Clarke nor Desmond Bane are likely to enter the game unless it's an emergency situation. Expect Santi Aldama, Xavier Tillman and Kyle Anderson to be among the beneficiaries of Clarke's absence from the rotation.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Clarke is questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics due to a right thigh contusion.

Impact It wouldn't be surprising to see Clark eventually ruled out, as the Grizzlies have already announced that they are resting the majority of their regulars. However, if he's available, the third-year big man will likely garner an increased role during the regular-season finale.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect off bench Saturday Clarke produced 20 points (10-10 FG), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 18 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 141-114 win over New Orleans.

Impact It was an incredibly efficient performance from the third-year big, as Clarke hit for at least 20 points for the first time since Jan. 28. He'll look to cap off a solid regular season Sunday against the Celtics before the Grizzlies get ready to host either the Timberwolves or Clippers in the first round of the playoffs.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant returns to help Grizzlies rout Pelicans, 141-114

Ja Morant had 21 points and nine assists in his return from soreness in his right knee, Dillon Brooks scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the New Orleans Pelicans 141...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 12 points in return Clarke logged 12 points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 25 minutes during Monday's 123-95 win over Golden State.

Impact Clarke missed each of Memphis' previous two contests due to hip soreness, but he played 25 minutes -- his most since March 11 -- against Golden State. The big man struggled with his shot but still managed his seventh game of double-digit scoring over his past nine contests. Clarke is averaging 10.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over that stretch.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Clarke (hip) will play Monday night against Golden State.

Impact Clarke was initially listed as questionable due to hip soreness, but he's since been cleared by the medical staff. He's averaging 10.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists over his last seven contests, all off the bench.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Clarke (hip) remains questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Clarke has missed two straight games with soreness in his left hip, and the Grizzlies will wait to see if he progresses throughout the day before making a final call. Jaren Jackson (thigh) is also questionable as of Monday afternoon, so the status of both players will be worth monitoring.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces Golden State, aims for 8th straight home win

Memphis is looking to extend its seven-game home win streak with a victory over Golden State

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as questionable Clarke (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Clarke has missed the last two games due to his hip injury, but coach Taylor Jenkins said that the 25-year-old remains day-to-day. If he's available, there's a chance that he could see an uptick in playing time since Brandon Clarke (thigh) is questionable.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Monday Clarke (hip) could return to action Monday against the Warriors, Meghan Triplett of GrindCityMedia.com reports.

Impact Clarke will miss a second straight game Saturday, but head coach Taylor Jenkins indicated Clarke is day-to-day, and added that the Grizzlies are being cautious and hope he will be back in uniform for the next contest.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Clarke (hip) is out Saturday against the Bucks.

Impact Clarke will miss a second straight game due to left hip soreness. In his absence, Kyle Anderson, Ziaire Williams and other frontcourt players could see more time.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces Milwaukee, seeks 7th straight home win

Memphis aims to continue its six-game home win streak with a victory over Milwaukee

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bane has 30, Grizzlies rout Pacers 133-103 for playoff spot

Desmond Bane scored 30 points, hitting 12 of 15 shots, and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big lead early before coasting to a 133-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers, clinching a sp...

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Thursday Clarke (hip) will not play in Thursday's game against Indiana.

Impact Clarke will join Dillon Brooks (rest) and Ja Morant (knee) on the Grizzlies' inactive list Thursday as they finish out a back-to-back set against an inferior opponent. Clarke posted a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double in 20 minutes Wednesday night against the Nets.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles off bench Clarke recorded 14 points (7-10 FG), 10 rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 victory over the Nets.

Impact Clarke scored in double figures for the first time over the past three games and grabbed double-digit rebounds for the first time since March 13 en route to his fourth double-double of the campaign. Across 10 contests in March, the third-year forward has averaged 10.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 20.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bane has 24 points, Grizzlies rout Rockets without Morant

Desmond Bane had 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the absence of star Ja Morant with balanced scoring in a 122-98 victory over the NBA-worst Houston Rockets on Sunday

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS