MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES NEWS

Grizzlies coach: Ja Morant closer to return from sore knee

The Memphis Grizzlies would like for All-Star guard Ja Morant to play at least once before the regular season ends

APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ja Morant - May return this weekend Morant (knee) may return to the lineup starting Saturday against the Pelicans, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Coach Taylor Jenkins mentioned that Morant, who's been out since March 20 with a right knee injury, is doing well and getting close to a return. Jenkins also stated there's a chance Morant could return in one of the last two regular-season games. With Memphis locked in with the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, though, the team will likely not rush back its star guard in two meaningless matchups. However, it may be beneficial for the Murray State product to play a few minutes before the Grizzlies start their playoff run next weekend.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Local schools, fans and businesses encouraged to send our Next Gen Grizz into the Playoffs with Grizz Week celebrations April 11-15 ' Memphis Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies are inviting Grizz Nation to celebrate the start of the 2022 NBA Playoffs with Grizz Week, April 11-15.

APRIL 7, 2022 • NBA.COM

Jarrett Culver - Questionable with knee soreness Culver is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to right knee soreness.

Impact Culver only sees spot minutes with Memphis, so his absence wouldn't be too impactful. In theory, it could lead to more minutes for John Konchar, Ziaire Williams or Kyle Anderson.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies vs Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Prop Bets for NBA Game on FanDuel (April 7) Grizzlies vs Nuggets Game Info 2021-22 NBA Regular Season Memphis Grizzlies (55-24, 26-14 Away) vs. Denver Nuggets (47-33, 22-17 Home) Date:...

APRIL 7, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Should Ja Morant be held out the remainder of the regular season? The Memphis Grizzlies have three games remaining this season and will have lots to look forward to before the playoffs.

APRIL 7, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Dillon Brooks - Questionable vs. DEN Brooks (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Brooks missed Tuesday's loss to the Jazz due to right hip soreness, but he could return to the court for Thursday's tilt with Denver. If he remains sidelined or is limited in any fashion, however, Ziaire Williams and John Konchar would be the primary candidates for extra minutes.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Aldama - Drops 26 in win Aldama produced 26 points (11-24 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks in Saturday's 126-111 loss to Birmingham.

Impact Aldama led the team in scoring and rebounds en route to his eighth double-double in the half. The big man is averaging 22.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 29.8 minutes through 16 games.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Grizzlies playoff tickets on sale for Game 1, 2 of first-round series Memphis Grizzlies playoff tickets are now on sale for their first two home games of the first round of the NBA playoffs

APRIL 6, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

De'Anthony Melton - Double-double off bench Melton recorded 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 121-115 overtime loss to the Jazz.

Impact After getting a spot start against Phoenix on Friday, Melton moved back to his regular bench role behind Tyus Jones while Ja Morant (knee) remains sidelined. Melton continues to be one of the better late-season fantasy adds, as he's up to 17.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 3.9 three-pointers per game over his last 10 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Adams - Posts unique line in OT loss Adams had three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 FT), 13 rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 121-115 overtime loss to the Jazz.

Impact While the Grizzlies came up short in overtime, Adams supplied a solid rebounds total while chipping in on defense and tying his season high with eight assists. He's now gone eight straight games without scoring in double figures, but Adams is averaging 11.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks in that span.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr. - Big game in OT loss Jackson ended with 28 points (8-27 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 121-115 overtime loss to the Jaz...

Impact Jackson set a new season high in minutes while falling one point short of matching his season best, which he set back in January against Milwaukee. While fantasy managers have been frustrated with Jackson's relatively low minutes load (27.4 MPG), he's remained one of the most valuable big men in the game, holding averages of 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.7 threes per contest. Most importantly, Jackson has played in a career-high (by far) 76 games after battling significant injury issues in each of his first three NBA seasons.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBA championship 2022 odds: Are Memphis Grizzlies best value bet to win West, NBA title? Is there value in betting on the Memphis Grizzlies to win the Western Conference and/or the NBA title?

APRIL 6, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Denver hosts Memphis after Jokic's 41-point game

Denver hosts the Memphis Grizzlies after Nikola Jokic scored 41 points in the Denver Nuggets' 116-97 loss to the San Antonio Spurs

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Postgame Report: Grizzlies comeback falls short in overtime loss to Jazz ' Memphis Grizzlies Get the full recap, highlights, and photos from the Grizzlies game against the Jazz on April 5, 2022 that took place at Vivint Arena in Salt...

APRIL 6, 2022 • NBA.COM

Jazz clinch playoff spot with 121-115 OT win over Grizzlies

Rudy Gobert had 22 points and 21 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz clinched a playoff berth with a 121-115 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dillon Brooks - Out at Utah Brooks (hip) will not play Tuesday against the Jazz.

Impact As expected, Brooks will miss his first game since March 24. Ziaire Williams and John Konchar may see extra minutes in his absence.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE