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NBA odds: Championship futures for every team after Kevin Durant's injury

With Kevin Durant suffering an injury, the race for the NBA title is wide open. Let's take a look at the futures odds for every team.

JANUARY 21, 2022

Ziaire Williams - Scores 10 points in loss Williams closed Wednesday's 126-114 loss to the Bucks with 10 points (4-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes.

Impact Williams has started seven of the Grizzlies' last eight contests and is averaging 9.1 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.7 minutes as a starter. Kyle Anderson and Desmond Bane are currently both in COVID-19 protocols, so despite the lack of robust production, the rookie first-round pick will likely still garner 20-to-30 minutes per game until the aforementioned players are able to return to the team.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr. - Scores season-high 29 points Jackson finished with 29 points (9-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and four blocks across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 126-114 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Jackson scored a season-high 29 points and fell just one rebound shy of his fourth double-double of the season. He also blocked multiple shots for the seventh time in his last eight games and is averaging 3.9 blocks per contest during that stretch. On the season, the talented big man is averaging 16.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 27.5 minutes.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

John Konchar - Decent output in starting role Konchar registered six points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 126-114 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Konchar drew his third start of the season Wednesday, stepping in at shooting guard in place of Desmond Bane (COVID-19 protocols). As usual, the 25-year-old saw limited usage on offense, but he made solid contributions throughout the box score. He'll likely stick in the starting five for the duration of Bane's absence and should have short-term value in 12-team leagues for fantasy managers looking for aid in the rebounds, three-pointers, steals and blocks categories.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant - Explodes for monster double-double Morant finished Wednesday's 126-114 loss to Milwaukee with 33 points (12-27 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds and 14 assists over 39 minutes.

Impact Morant scored 30-plus points for the first time since Jan. 3 and dished out a season-high 14 assists en route to his fifth double-double of the season. Over his last 12 games, the star point guard is averaging 27.2 points, 6.9 assists and 6.2 rebounds in 33.2 minutes. He'll look to continue his strong play during a weekend roadtrip that features the Nuggets on Friday and the Mavericks on Sunday.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies fall short to Bucks despite Jackson Jr.'s season high ' Memphis Grizzlies Get the full recap, highlights, and photos from the Grizzlies game against the Bucks on January 19, 2022 that took place at Fiserv Forum in...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • NBA.COM

Denver faces Memphis following Jokic's 49-point game

Denver hosts the Memphis Grizzlies after Nikola Jokic scored 49 points in the Denver Nuggets' 130-128 overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giannis leads Bucks past short-handed Grizzlies, 126-114

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 15 rebounds, and Khris Middleton scored 27 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-114 victory over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum Photos from the NBA game between Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies

JANUARY 20, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

NBA Power Rankings: Suns, Warriors flying high at midseason

Where does each team stand at the midway point of the NBA season? Ric Bucher breaks it down in his midseason power rankings.

JANUARY 20, 2022

John Konchar - Starting for Bane Konchar will start Wednesday's game at Milwaukee.

Impact The 25-year-old will make his third start of the season with Desmond Bane (COVID-19 protocols) sitting out. Konchar averaged 9.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.0 minutes in his previous two starts and should see increased run until Bane can retake the court. De'Anthony Melton should also be more involved for Memphis.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Live coverage: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday from Fiserv Forum Follow our live coverage from the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Live updates, score The Memphis Grizzlies will face a struggling Milwaukee Bucks team in the first of a four-game road trip.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis Grizzlies sign Shaquille Harrison to 10-day contract ' Memphis Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team signed guard Shaquille Harrison to a 10-day contract under the NBA’s COVID-related hardship e...

JANUARY 19, 2022 • NBA.COM

Shaquille Harrison - Signs 10-day contract Harrison signed a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Harrison spent time with the Nets last month but recently returned to the G League's Delaware Blue Coats. However, he'll now provide additional depth in the Grizzlies' shorthanded backcourt.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyus Jones - Enters health and safety protocols Jones has entered the league's health and safety protocols and won't play Wednesday against the Bucks.

Impact Jones had come off the bench in each of the last five games and averaged 7.8 points, 5.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 17.8 minutes per contest during that time. He'll now need to isolate from the team, which could create more opportunities for De'Anthony Melton and John Konchar.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yves Pons - Clear of injury report Pons (COVID-19 protocols) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game at Milwaukee.

Impact Pons has been in health and safety protocols for the past 10 days. The 22-year-old was nursing an ankle injury prior to entering the protocols, but it appears he's also recovered from that issue. Pons has averaged 3.5 minutes in his six appearances this season.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Anderson - Enters protocols Anderson entered the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols Tuesday and will miss Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Anderson and Desmond Bane both entered protocols Tuesday, so the Grizzlies will be shorthanded on the wing. In their absences, more minutes should be available for John Konchar, Ziaire Williams, De'Anthony Melton and others.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE