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Desmond Bane Highlights vs Philadelphia 76ers

8 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Comes close to triple-double Bane recorded 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 29 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Bane didn't have his best shooting performance, but the veteran guard found a way to make an impact in other areas and finished just three assists away from a triple-double. He should continue to see an uptick in his usage rate with Ja Morant (hip) sidelined, even if his scoring numbers do not reflect it much. The perfect example of that uptick is that the 11 rebounds and the seven assists were both season-high marks for the five-year veteran.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane Highlights vs Denver Nuggets

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Desmond Bane Walk Off Interview | Grizzlies vs. Nuggets

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Moving back into starting lineup Bane will start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Bane made his return Friday following a seven-game absence due to an oblique injury, but he operated off the bench, recording 18 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during a loss to Golden State. Santi Aldama will shift to the bench as a corresponding move.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 18 in return Bane supplied 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 27 minutes off the bench during Friday's 123-118 loss to the Warriors.

Impact The fifth-year guard was expected to be on a minutes restriction in his first game action since Oct, 30, but Bane seemed pretty close to fully recovered from his oblique strain and ended up playing most of the fourth quarter as the Grizzlies tried to mount a late comeback. He could rejoin the starting five, and take on his usual workload, as soon as Sunday's home clash with the Nuggets.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Friday Bane is not in the Grizzlies starting lineup for Friday's game against the Warriors, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Bane is returning from a seven-game absence Friday due to a strained right oblique. However, he will come off the bench as the Grizzlies will start Scotty Pippen and Jaylen Wells in the backcourt, and Bane will likely operate on a minutes restriction in his return.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returning Friday Bane (oblique) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Bane will return to action Friday after missing the Grizzlies last seven games due to a right oblique strain, though he could be under a minutes restriction following a lengthy absence. In the four games prior to his injury, Bane averaged 21.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals over 28.8 minutes per contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes through shootaround Friday Bane (oblique), who is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors, was active during the Grizzlies' shootaround, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Bane was upgraded to questionable following a seven-game absence streak, and his status suggests he is nearing a return to game action. The sharpshooter will likely remain a game-time decision after going through warmups, and if he suits up he will likely remain under a minutes restriction in his return. If Bane is unable to play, Santi Aldama is expected to draw the start at small forward once again.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Bane (oblique) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Bane's questionable tag suggests he is progressing toward a return to game action after being deemed week-to-week in early November due to a right oblique strain. The sharpshooter is in jeopardy of missing his eighth straight contest and if he is unable to suit up, Santi Aldama is expected to draw the start at small forward once again.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Lakers Bane (oblique) is out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Bane is in line to miss a seventh straight contest, and there's no clarity on when he'll return to the hardwood. Bane was deemed week-to-week in early November, and there haven't been any signs of progression in his recovery, so it's uncertain when the forward will be able to return. Santi Aldama should remain in the starting lineup while Bane is out. His next chance to play will come against the Warriors on Friday.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Portland Bane (oblique) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Bane was deemed week-to-week in early November and there haven't been any signs of progression in his recovery, so it's uncertain when the forward will be able to return. Bane's next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Wednesday, and Santi Aldama is expected to remain in the lineup while Bane is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies starters Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart week-to-week with injuries | NBA.com Memphis will be without a pair of starting perimeter players in Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart for at least 1 week.

NOVEMBER 2 • NBA.COM

Grizzlies' Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart week-to-week with injuries

Memphis Grizzlies starters Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart will miss multiple games with injuries

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deemed week-to-week Bane, who has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the 76ers, sustained an oblique strain in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Nets and will be considered week...

Impact This is a huge blow to a thin backcourt as the sharpshooter and Marcus Smart (ankle) will join Cam Spencer (ankle) and Vince Williams (lower leg) on the sidelines for an extended period of time. In five regular-season outings thus far, Bane has averaged 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 combined steals-plus-blocks across 26.4 minutes per game while shooting 40.6 percent from downtown.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Saturday Bane (oblique) is out for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Bane will miss his second straight contest Saturday while dealing with a right oblique strain. With Memphis dealing with multiple injuries to their backcourt, Jaylen Wells, Scotty Pippen and Yuki Kawamura should continue to receive increased playing time. Bane's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Brooklyn.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 31 • 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.

OCTOBER 31 • 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.

OCTOBER 31 • 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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane Highlights vs Chicago Bulls

OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE

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

Desmond Bane Highlights vs Utah Jazz

OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

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

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