Desmond Bane News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

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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OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE

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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

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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

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OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

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

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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

Remains out Bane (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Bane will miss a sixth straight game due to back soreness. His next chance to suit up will come during the second half of Memphis' back-to-back set Wednesday in Cleveland, but at this point, it feels like the Grizzlies will shut down their top players for the final week of the regular season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Bane (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Bane's back soreness will extend his absent streak to five games. The star shooting guard's next chance to take the floor will come Tuesday versus the Spurs. While he is out, Luke Kennard (knee), Vince Williams (knee) and GG Jackson are all candidates to see extended workloads at shooting guard.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Bane (back) is out for Friday's game against Detroit.

Impact At this point of the season and with the Grizzlies out of the playoff race, it doesn't make sense to risk Bane down the stretch. This will be his fourth straight absence due to back soreness, and his next chance to play, as unlikely as it might be, will be a Saturday matchup against the 76ers at home.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Absence to continue Wednesday Bane (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Bane will miss a third consecutive contest due to back soreness. He is joined by Vince Williams (knee) and Yuta Watanabe (personal) in being unavailable for Wednesday's game, while John Konchar (heel) is doubtful.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Bane (back) will be inactive for Monday's game against Detroit.

Impact Bane will miss a second consecutive game due to back spasms, with his next opportunity to take the court coming Wednesday against Milwaukee. Santi Aldama (illness) and John Konchar (heel) are questionable and doubtful, respectively, for a Memphis rotation in flux.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Bane is out for Saturday's game versus the Magic due to back soreness.

Impact Bane's absence will likely open up increased minutes for Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia and GG Jackson. Bane's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Detroit.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up career-high 16 dimes Bane finished with 26 points (8-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, 16 assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 136-124 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Bane was Memphis' leading scorer and drained four triples in the loss, but his most impactful contribution came as a passer. The talented guard set a career high with 16 assists, marking his first time reaching double digits in that category over five contests since returning from a 29-game absence March 16. Bane has two other double-digit assist performances this season and is averaging a career-high 5.5 dimes per contest on the campaign.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

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