BRANDON CLARKE NEWS

Grizzlies lead for all but 25 seconds in win over Thunder

Desmond Bane scored 21 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies fended off a late push by the Oklahoma City Thunder to earn a 125-118 win

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Six defensive counters Friday Clarke produced 10 points (5-8 FG), eight rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 25 minutes during Friday's 118-114 win over New York.

Impact Clarke stepped things up on the defensive end in the victory, racking up a season-high four blocks to go with a pair of steals. Despite a somewhat consistent role this season, Clarke has seen his minutes fluctuate over the past seven games, playing anywhere from 11 to 27 minutes. However, he typically contributes in efficiency and rebounds and certainly doesn't look out of place on a 12-team roster.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet night Sunday Clarke ended Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Rockets with eight points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes.

Impact Clarke played 27 minutes off the bench in the loss, the most court time he has seen in over two weeks. Unfortunately, he was unable to translate that into meaningful production, at least when it comes to 12-team formats. His minutes have fluctuated wildly over the past five games, making him a tough player to trust, especially for those battling through their fantasy playoffs.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets beat Grizzlies 123-112 to end 12-game losing streak

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 29 points, Christian Wood added 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-112 on Saturday night to end a 12-game losi...

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morant dunks over 7-footer, scores 52 as Grizzlies top Spurs

Ja Morant threw down a massive dunk over 7-footer Jakob Poeltl and scored a career-high 52 points, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies over the San Antonio Spurs 118-105

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to play Clarke (eye) will be available to play in Monday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Clarke has been tending to an eye issue, but it won't force him to miss any time. He's averaging 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists over his last seven contests (22.7 minutes).

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Clarke is questionable for Monday's game against the Spurs due to a left eye abrasion.

Impact Clarke was poked in the eye during Saturday's win over Chicago and was unavailable to close out the game. He'll have a chance to suit up against the Spurs, but Xavier Tillman and Jaren Jackson should see additional run if Clarke is held out.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers eye injury Saturday Clarke didn't return to Saturday's 116-110 win over the Bulls after he was poked in the left eye earlier in the contest.

Impact Before departing, Clarke put up four points (2-5 FG), three rebounds and one block in 11 minutes. Though he remains a reserve in the Memphis frontcourt, Clarke has established himself as a worthy 12-team-league option since the calendar flipped to January, as he's averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 22.2 minutes per game while shooting 65.6 percent from the field during that 24-game stretch. His status will warrant monitoring ahead of Monday's matchup with the Spurs.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis hosts San Antonio after Morant's 46-point game

Memphis hosts the San Antonio Spurs after Ja Morant scored 46 points in the Memphis Grizzlies' 116-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell scores 37, leads T-wolves past Grizzlies 119-114

D’Angelo Russell had 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Memphis Grizzlies 119-114

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blazers overcome Morant's 44 points, beat Grizzlies 123-119

Jusuf Nurkic had 32 points and eight rebounds, Anfernee Simons added 31 points and six assists and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame Ja Morant's 44-point game and beat the Memphi...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 18 points off bench Clarke notched 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 121-109 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Clarke missed just one field-goal attempt en route to his sixth straight double-digit scoring performance. The third-year forward has finished with at least 10 points and six rebounds in every contest in February, and has averaged 14.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 23.2 minutes during that stretch.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps scoring streak alive Clarke notched 16 points (8-12 FG), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 125-118 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Clarke has now scored in double digits in each of his last five appearances off the bench, and he's ended three or fewer rebounds away from posting a double-double in three of those contests as well. Clarke is averaging 12.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game since the beginning of January.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs box score Clarke closed with 14 points (4-8 FG, 6-10 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Thursday's 132-107 win over the Pistons.

Impact Clarke had versatile contributions and was aggressive offensively, attempting a career-high 10 free throws. On a per-minute basis Clarke has been one of the most productive players league wide. His player efficiency rating of 25.07 is fifth overall. Per 36 minutes, the 25-year-old is averaging 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morant, Adams lead Grizzlies to 132-107 rout of Pistons

Ja Morant scored 23 points, Steven Adams added 17 points and 14 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Detroit Pistons 132-107

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-digit scorer once again Clarke racked up 18 points (9-12 FG), seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 135-109 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Clarke was extremely efficient in this game, missing just three shots and ending just three rebounds shy of a double-double while coming off the bench. He has been a reliable bench piece all season long for the Grizzlies, but he has been stepping it up of late with double-digit scoring figures in five of his last six appearances.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morant tallies 30 points again as Grizzlies rout Clippers.

Ja Morant had 30 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 26 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as the Memphis Grizzlies continually extended their lead Tuesday night before defeating the...

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid run continues Clarke finished with 10 points (5-8 FG), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes Saturday in the Grizzlies' 115-95 win over the Wizards.

Impact Clarke took a step back Saturday after turning in a 22-point outing against Utah a night earlier, but the 25-year-old continues to thrive nonetheless as Memphis' top big man off the bench. Dating back to the start of the month, Clarke is averaging 13.1 points (on 68.1 percent shooting from the field), 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.7 steals in 22.9 minutes per contest. Though his role isn't likely to grow while both Jaren Jackson and Steven Adams are healthy, Clarke's steady all-around production has been enough to make him worthy roster filler in 12-team leagues.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star Morant has triple-double, Grizzlies beat Jazz

Ja Morant had 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Utah Jazz 119-109

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills up categories in return Clarke (back) played 20 minutes off the bench and contributed eight points (4-6 FG), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in Wednesday's 118-110 win over the Spurs.

Impact After sitting out the Grizzlies' previous game Sunday in Dallas with a sore back, Clarke looked good in his return to action, ticking off nearly every statistical category except three-pointers. The third-year big man has held a consistent role over his last seven outings, playing between 20 and 26 minutes each time out while averaging 11.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 66.7 percent from the field and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE