ImpactTate will miss a third straight game due to a sore left knee. In his absence, more minutes should continue to be in store for Daishen Nix and Tari Eason.
MARCH 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jae'Sean Tate - Out again FridayTate (knee) is out for Friday's matchup against the Grizzlies, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Vince Williams Jr. - Remains out FridayWilliams (shoulder) will not take the floor Friday versus the Rockets.
ImpactWilliams has averaged just 4.7 minutes in his 11 appearances for Memphis this season anyway, so his absence shouldn't be felt from a fantasy standpoint. Williams' next opportunity to clear the injury report arrives Sunday in Atlanta.
MARCH 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ziaire Williams - Won't play FridayWilliams (foot) will miss Friday's game versus the Rockets.
ImpactWilliams' foot soreness popped up on the injury report Wednesday upon his return to the team, suggesting he's up to get some treatment from the parent organization. It's unclear how long Williams will be sidelined, but he's not expected to be much of a factor for the Grizzlies, even when healthy.
MARCH 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jake LaRavia - Headed to G LeagueThe Grizzlies assigned LaRavia to the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Thursday.
ImpactLaRavia has played only three minutes for the Grizzlies since Mar. 3. The rookie forward should receive more opportunities with the Hustle in the G League.
MARCH 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Desmond Bane - Dishes out seven assists WednesdayBane finished Wednesday's 130-125 win over the Rockets with 20 points (6-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one steal in 35 minutes.
ImpactEven with Ja Morant playing 24 minutes off the bench in his return from a nine-game absence due to a suspension and for conditioning purposes, Bane was able to retain a key playmaking role. He tied with starting point guard Tyus Jones for the team lead in assists, though both Bane and Jones are likely to notice some downturn in the category once Morant steps back into the starting five and reclaims his usual minutes. Bane averaged 5.1 assists while Morant was sidelined the past nine games after previously averaging 4.0 per game for the season prior to that stretch.
MARCH 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ja Morant Says He Wants 'Redemption' After Gun VideoBack from an eight-game suspension, the Memphis Grizzlies guard said he had more work to do to improve himself. But there was also a hint of...
MARCH 23, 2023•NYTIMES.COM
