OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 11-7 · 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-7 · 4TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Pistons · Thu 1:00AM
MEM -8.0 TOTAL 225.5
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.
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
Miles Norris - 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
Jaren Jackson Jr. - 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
Ja Morant - Present for practice Wednesday Morant (ankle) practice Wednesday but remains questionable for Friday's preseason game against Miami, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Impact Morant was joined by Jaren Jackson (hamstring) in practicing Wednesday, although the degree to which the duo participated is unknown. Coach Taylor Jenkins said a decision on both players availability Friday "will be made after Thursday's workout."
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Kennard - Battling foot soreness Kennard is dealing with foot soreness suffered in Monday's preseason game against Indiana, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Kennard has logged just 98 games across the last two seasons due to a myriad of injuries, so his preseason affliction is notable. Coach Taylor Jenkins noted that there is no timeline or formal diagnosis yet, but that the 28-year-old is a candidate to "miss some time."
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Race Thompson Joins Memphis Grizzlies G-League Affiliate BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Race Thompson's professional career was delayed due to injuries, but he recently earned an opportunity to get back on th...
OCTOBER 16 • SI.COM
David Johnson - Joins Memphis Johnson agreed to a contract with the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Impact Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but this is likely an Exhibit 10 contract to secure Johnson's G League rights. Johnson played for the Hustle in 2023-24, averaging 17.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Edey Q&A: Call of Duty, His Rookie Season With the Grizzlies, Favorite Purdue Memory, & More The former Purdue star and 2024 first-round pick talked ‘Black Ops 6’ and all things basketball.
OCTOBER 16 • KANSASCITY.COM
G Scotty Pippen Jr. signs multi-year deal with Grizzlies Guard Scotty Pippen Jr.signed a multi-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.The exact length and financial terms of the contract w...
OCTOBER 16 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Scotty Pippen Jr. - Inks four-year deal The Grizzlies signed Pippen to a four-year contract Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact Pippen made 21 regular-season appearances, including 16 starts for Memphis in 2023-24. Over that span, the 23-year-old guard averaged 12.9 points, 4.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 25.1 minutes. Pippen is now set to be the long-term backup point guard to Ja Morant (ankle).
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Pacers Struggled With Physicality in Preseason Loss to Grizzlies The Indiana Pacers got off to a cold start in their preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
OCTOBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jay Huff has become a strong member of the Grizzlies rotation ahead of the regular season. Huff has carved out a role for himself in Memphis.
OCTOBER 15 • KANSASCITY.COM
Pacers' Sophomore Slid Under the Radar in Loss to Grizzlies Ben Sheppard has been a solid and underrated player for the Indiana Pacers this preseason.
OCTOBER 15 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Jaylen Wells - Stuffs stat sheet in win Monday Wells ended with 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes in Monday's 120-116 preseason win over the Pacers.
Impact With Desmond Bane (undisclosed) returning to game action Monday, Wells retreated to the bench and posted an efficient 12 points. The No. 39 overall pick of the 2024 Draft will likely struggle to pick up significant playing time in the regular season while buried behind Bane, Vince Williams (lower leg), Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia and John Konchar. However, Wells' stellar play during both the Summer League and preseason bodes well for the possibility that he climbs the depth chart throughout the 2024-25 campaign.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Yuki Kawamura - Produces off bench in win Monday Kawamura tallied 10 points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven assists, one rebound and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 120-116 preseason win over the Pacers.
Impact Kawamura signed a non-guaranteed, Exhibit 10 deal with the Grizzlies in the beginning of September. Since, the 23-year-old has continued to prove why he may deserve a roster spot with the club. While Memphis has already filled its two-way spots, Kawamura could warrant consideration for a two-way pact if Scotty Pippen, Jay Huff, or Cam Spencer are elevated to the NBA level on a full-time basis.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Desmond Bane - 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
Southwest Division goes through Mavs after West champs add Klay Thompson
The Dallas Mavericks are the team to beat in the Southwest Division after making a run to the NBA Finals and adding Klay ThompsonOCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zach Edey - Nears double-double Monday Edey 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.
Impact The rookie dominated the Pacers in the paint as he effortlessly scored 23 points, tying Desmond Bane's game high. Edey is set to serve as the Grizzlies' starting center alongside Jaren Jackson in the frontcourt, and Edey has made an impact during the preseason while looking like a potential Rookie of the Year candidate. While preseason competition clearly differs from the regular season, the 22-year-old's play thus far bodes well for his role to begin the 2024-25 campaign.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Smart - Fails to play Monday Smart (undisclosed) was held out of Monday's preseason game against the Pacers.
Impact The team didn't officially rule Smart out prior to Monday's clash, but it wasn't a shock to see that he didn't enter the game. Memphis has yet to reveal whether he continues to be sat down due to a minor injury or for rest purposes. Smart's next opportunity to suit up will arrive Friday against the Heat.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Ja Morant - Doesn't play Monday Morant (ankle) didn't play in Monday's 120-116 preseason win over the Pacers.
Impact Morant is still dealing with a mild ankle sprain, though he is expected to be back by Opening Night. In the superstar's absence, the Grizzlies will continue to take an extended look at Scotty Pippen and Yuki Kawamura. Morant's last chance to suit up again during the preseason will come Friday versus the Heat.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis Grizzlies Highlights vs Indiana Pacers
OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE
