ImpactDealing with a left knee bone bruise and left heel contusion, Smith has missed 10 of the past 11 games. Even if he's cleared to play Saturday, he could be on a minutes limit.
DECEMBER 22, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Jalen Smith - Questionable SaturdaySmith (heel/knee) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Magic.
Tyrese Haliburton - Questionable vs. MagicHaliburton is questionable for Saturday's game against the Magic due to a sprained left ankle.
ImpactHaliburton, who has missed just three games this season, sat out the prior Saturday's loss to the Timberwolves due to a knee issue. That prompted T.J. McConnell to start at point guard. In Haliburton's absences before that, Andrew Nembhard got the nod. Both players figure to have increased fantasy value Saturday if Haliburton can't go.
DECEMBER 22, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Tyrese Haliburton working through increased attention and pressure from defenses for Indiana PacersHaliburton is in the midst of his worst stretch this season
DECEMBER 22, 2023ā¢STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Luke Kennard - Still out SaturdayKennard (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
ImpactKennard will be unavailable for a 17th consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his left knee. He was expected to return by the end of December, but he's running out of time, and there hasn't been a recent indication that he's returned to practice.
DECEMBER 22, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Marcus Smart - Unlikely to play SaturdaySmart (foot) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
ImpactCoach Taylor Jenkins expressed recently that he hoped Smart would be able to return to action Saturday, but it appears more likely that the guard will have to wait to return until at least early next week. Despite his doubtful designation, he's been participating in scrimmages recently and certainly appears to be trending in the right direction.
DECEMBER 22, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Jake LaRavia - Returns to NBAThe Grizzlies recalled LaRavia from the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Friday.
ImpactLaRavia will be available for Saturday's game versus the Hawks. The second-year forward is averaging 3.3 points and 1.4 rebounds in 12.4 minutes across his eight NBA appearances this season.
DECEMBER 22, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Tyrese Haliburton Gets Honest About Warriors Not Drafting HimIndiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton would have been fun with Golden State
DECEMBER 22, 2023ā¢STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
