Impact Jackson will make his third career start Wednesday with the Grizzlies down several frontcourt members due to injury. In his other two starts, Jackson is averaging 24.0 points and 6.5 rebounds over 37.0 minutes.
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GG Jackson II - Making another start Jackson will enter the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Lamar Stevens - Won't go Wednesday Stevens (thigh) will miss Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Stevens will miss a second consecutive contest due to a sore left thigh. With Jaren Jackson (quadriceps) and Santi Aldama (elbow) also sidelined, Trey Jemison and Wenyen Gabriel should handle most of the center work. Stevens' next chance to play will come Saturday against Oklahoma City.
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Vince Williams Jr. - Won't play Wednesday Williams (knee) won't play Wednesday against the Hornets.
Impact Wednesday will mark the third straight game on the sidelines for Williams, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Saturday's game against the Thunder. Expect John Konchar, Luke Kennard and GG Jackson to continue to pick up the slack in Williams' absence.
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Desmond Bane - Officially ruled out Bane (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Bane's absence shouldn't come as a surprise after Bane practiced with the Grizzlies G League affiliate Wednesday. However, he seems to be inching toward a return after spending the last two months on the sidelines with an ankle sprain. Bane's next chance to suit up comes Saturday against Oklahoma City.
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Scotty Pippen Jr. - Good to go against Charlotte Pippen (back) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.
Impact Pippen has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing Memphis' last 12 contests with a lower back injury. Pippen is averaging 10.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 22.6 minutes across his eight appearances in 2023-24.
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Santi Aldama - Won't play Wednesday Aldama (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Jaren Jackson (quad), Vince Williams (knee) and Lamar Stevens (groin) will be joining Aldama on the sidelines Wednesday night, so Jake LaRavia should continue to get all the run he can handle and makes for an enticing target in daily fantasy leagues. Aldama's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Thunder.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. - Downgraded to out Jackson (quadriceps) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Jackson will miss his fifth game of the Grizzlies' last eight as he continues to battle right quadriceps tendinitis. With Santi Aldama (elbow) and Lamar Stevens (groin) also absent, Trey Jemison and Wenyen Gabriel should see plenty of work at the center spot. Jackson's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Thunder.
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Scotty Pippen Jr. - Expected to play Wednesday Coach Taylor Jenkings said Pippen (back) should be available for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Impact Pippen is officially listed as questionable Wednesday due to a lower back injury. However, the 23-year-old guard is expected to snap his 12-game absence streak against Charlotte.
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Luke Kennard - Dishes out eight assists Kennard recorded 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), eight assists, four rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes Tuesday in the Grizzlies' 109-97 win over the Wizards.
Impact Though he shifted into more of an off-ball role Tuesday with two-way player Jordan Goodwin (Achilles) returning to serve as the Grizzlies' starting point guard, Kennard still managed to set a new season high in assists. Kennard has missed some time recently due to a sore left knee, but the injury appears to be in the rear-view mirror for now, as he's not listed on the Grizzlies' injury report ahead of the second leg of the back-to-back set Wednesday versus the Hornets. Kennard should be in store for another 25-plus-minute role Wednesday, though his usage could take a sizable hit once Desmond Bane (ankle) -- who is listed as doubtful versus the Hornets -- is cleared to return.
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Brandon Clarke - Practices with G League squad Clarke (Achilles) has been sent down to the Grizzlies G League affiliate for practice.
Impact Clarke continues to make steady progress in his recovery from his Achilles injury, and if things continue to trend in this positive direction, there's a decent chance he'll make it back to the floor before the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. However, he's going to be brought back slowly with lots of restrictions, so it's unlikely he'll be an impact player in fantasy hoops down the stretch.
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Yuta Watanabe - Set to practice in G League The Grizzlies assigned Watanabe to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday for practice but will recalled after.
Impact Watanabe hasn't played since March 1 due to a right wrist sprain. However, his participation in practice is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.
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Desmond Bane - Will practice in G League The Grizzlies assigned Bane (ankle) to the G League's Memphis Hustle to participate in practice but will be recalled after.
Impact Bane is expected to miss his 29th straight game Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain. However, the 25-year-old guard's participation in practice is a good sign that he is nearing a return.
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Lamar Stevens - Questionable against Charlotte Stevens (adductor) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.
Impact Stevens could miss both legs of Memphis' back-to-back Wednesday due to left adductor soreness. GG Jackson, Jake LaRavia and DeJon Jarreau should continue to receive increased playing if Stevens remains out.
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Yuta Watanabe - Remains out Watanabe (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Watanabe will miss a sixth straight game. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus the Thunder.
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Vince Williams Jr. - Doubtful for Wednesday Williams (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Williams will likely miss a third straight game due to left knee soreness. It's a tough blow for the second-year wing who was thriving for the shorthanded Grizzlies. If he's downgraded to out as expected, Williams' next chance to suit up would be Saturday versus the Thunder.
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Scotty Pippen Jr. - Iffy against Charlotte Pippen (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards.
Impact Pippen is in danger of missing his 13th straight game Wednesday due to a bulging disc in his lower back. While the 23-year-old guard is reportedly close to returning, he will likely be on a minutes restriction early on.
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Desmond Bane - Nearing a return Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that Bane (ankle) is nearing a return to action, Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Bane has been out of the lineup since Jan. 12, and the Grizzlies have taken a very cautious approach with his rehab given their place in the standings. "Bane's working really hard, so I envision in a couple games here, he's back in the lineup," Jenkins said. The Grizzlies announced on Feb. 22 that Bane would be back in three-to-five weeks, so Jenkins' comments indicate that he would be back closer to the front end of that projected timetable. For now, fantasy managers can consider Bane as questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
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Taylor Jenkins praises Trey Jemison after career night: 'I'm really impressed' Trey Jemison had a career performance to lead the Grizzlies to a win and earned praise from coach Taylor Jenkins afterward.
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Hornets Look to Sweep the Season Series Against the Grizzlies Charlotte takes on Memphis tonight at the Grindhouse.
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Grizzlies carry momentum into matchup with Hornets The Memphis Grizzlies haven’t exactly been lighting it up lately, but they are trying to take advantage of a nice stretch on the schedule.Th...
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Jordan Goodwin - Flirts with triple-double in win Goodwin provided eight points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 109-97 victory over Washington.
Impact Goodwin served up a nice multi-category performance Tuesday, rewarding anyone who picked him up off waivers. While he has been a relatively consistent source of production, his presence on the court is uncertain, given he is only eligible to play a handful of games down the stretch. He is worth considering if and when he plays but as we have seen over the past two weeks, the Grizzlies are not afraid to rule him out very late in the piece.
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Santi Aldama - Serviceable effort in win Aldama totaled 11 points (5-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 109-97 victory over the Wizards.
Impact Aldama did just enough to satisfy managers, compiling a modest, yet mediocre line. Predicting the Grizzlies' rotation from one night to the next is basically impossible at this point. When available, Aldama makes for a viable streaming option. Feel free to trot him out Wednesday, although keep in mind he could very be ruled out prior to tip-off.
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Trey Jemison - Drops career-high 24 points Jemison logged 24 points (11-13 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two blocks over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 109-97 win over Washington.
Impact Jemison scored a career-high 24 points in the win, more than he had managed in his previous four games combined. Although it does appear as though he will feature in the rotation moving forward, the Grizzlies are by no means running out a predictable lineup on a nightly basis. With no guarantees he will suit up Wednesday, he makes for a tough hold in standard formats.
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Grizzlies Do Raptors Favor With Crucial Victory The Toronto Raptors have pulled within a half-game of the Memphis Grizzlies for the sixth-worst record in the NBA
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