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OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Ja Morant with 17 PTS, 6 AST, 8 REB vs Heat in Preseason 🔥

OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Coming off bench Friday Pippen will come off the bench in the Grizzlies' preseason finale versus the Heat.

Impact Pippen started at point guard in the Grizzlies' previous two exhibition games. However, Ja Morant is good to go and will get the start in Memphis' final game of the preseason. Pippen projects to provide depth minutes in the team's backcourt this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Friday LaRavia is not in the starting lineup in Friday's preseason game against the Heat.

Impact LaRavia won't start in the preseason finale, as the Grizzlies will operate with a lineup that should be closer to what they might trout in Opening Night against the Jazz next Wednesday. LaRavia should carve a steady role off the bench once the regular season begins, though.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench in finale Clarke will play a reserve role in Friday's preseason finale versus the Heat.

Impact Clarke will come off the bench in favor of rookie Zach Edey. The latter is expected to start once the regular season tips off. As a result, Clarke, who returned late last season after recovering from an Achilles injury, figures to be the top depth center option.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Edey will start at center in the Grizzlies preseason finale against the Heat.

Impact Edey has been the primary starting center during the exhibition season, Brandon Clarke got the starting nod in Memphis' previous game. The rookie from Purdue has looked like a steal throughout the preseason and projects to start at center once the regular season tips off. He finished with 23 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes in Monday's 120-116 preseason win over the Pacers.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting preseason finale Morant (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Heat.

Impact As expected, Morant will feature in the backcourt alongside Marcus Smart, though it's uncertain how much of a workload he'll have. The star floor general will aim to remain healthy for the regular-season opener against Utah on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Miami Smart (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Heat.

Impact As expected, Smart will suit up for the preseason finale, and the Grizzlies will open the game with a unit that should resemble quite a lot to the one that would play in the regular-season opener vs. Utah on Wednesday. Smart will start in the backcourt alongside Ja Morant (ankle).

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Former Grizzlies player Stromile Swift learned plenty of lessons when playing against KG The Kevin Garnett influence was real for former Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies forward Stromile Swift, who learned much from an encounter in 20...

OCTOBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How to watch Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies online without cable (10/18/24): FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for NBA preseason game The Miami Heat face the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA preseason game on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 (10/18/24) at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

OCTOBER 18 • NJ.COM

Can the Grizzlies trust Ja to return to MVP form? Ja Morant is set to have a career defining season, no matter which way it goes.

OCTOBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Can the Grizzlies trust Ja to return to MVP form? Ja Morant is set to have a career defining season, no matter which way it goes.

OCTOBER 18 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

The Memphis Grizzlies are ending their preseason slate by playing against Miami The Grizzlies can cement their system in this game against Miami.

OCTOBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Memphis Grizzlies might have found an offensive star with Zach Edey Zach Edey is standing out for the Memphis Grizzlies, and he is ready to keep showing that his jump hook might be the top weapon for the team...

OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Luke Kennard has a foot injury, which adds to another long list of hobbled Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies want to move on from their litany of injuries, but Luke Kennard’s minor ailments leave a hole in the team’s rotation.

OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Likely to play Friday Smart (undisclosed) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Heat, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Smart will likely return to action Friday after missing the previous two preseason contests for an undisclosed reason. Smart's return should result in Jake LaRavia heading back to the bench.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Friday Morant (ankle) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game versus the Heat, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Morant is expected to return to action Friday after missing the last three preseason contests due to an ankle injury. The star guard should reclaim his starting spot from Scottie Pippen.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Jackson (hamstring) is out for Friday's preseason game versus the Heat, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Jackson has yet to suit up this preseason while dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain. However, Jackson is expected to suit up for Memphis' regular-season opener against the Jazz on Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane wears underrated badge with honor, puts winning first Entering his fifth NBA season, Bane has lofty expectations to live up to, and so does his entire team.

OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yuki Kawamura embraces lifetime dream of being in the NBA The Japanese star will continue to grind at his best to secure his play in the Association.

OCTOBER 17 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Inks deal with Memphis Norris signed a contract with the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Impact The contract is likely an Exhibit 10 deal, which would grant the Grizzlies Norris' G League rights. After going undrafted in 2023, Norris has yet to appear in an NBA game. He spent the 2023-24 campaign with Atlanta's G League affiliate.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will Ja leap past all the pressure and silence doubters this season? As the regular season approaches, the NBA world erupts with Ja Morant takes.

OCTOBER 17 • SACBEE.COM

Larsa Pippen's joy: A mother's pride in her son's success Larsa Pippen congratulated her son, Scotty Pippen Jr., after he signed a four-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, showing her support...

OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

David Johnson: A promising addition to the Grizzlies' roster Following Scotty Pippen Jr.’s promotion to a four-year contract, the Memphis Grizzlies announced the signing of guard David Johnson.

OCTOBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Partial practice participant Jackson (hamstring) practiced Wednesday, but he remains questionable for Friday's preseason finale versus Miami, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Impact Jackson continues to deal with a low-grade hamstring strain, and while he has yet to be fully cleared, the fact that he has a chance to suit up Friday bodes well for his future availability. A decision on Jackson's status for Friday's game "will be made after Thursday's workout," per coach Taylor Jenkins.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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