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Yuta Watanabe - Remains out Wednesday Watanabe (wrist) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the 76ers.
Impact Watanabe will miss his second straight game Wednesday due to a right wrist sprain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. - Listed questionable for Wednesday Jackson (quadriceps) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Impact Jackson has a chance to return Wednesday following a three-game absence due to right quad tendinitis, which also caused him to miss Memphis' final contest before the All-Star break. Between those two absences, Jackson appeared in three straight games, averaging 25.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 2.3 assists in 33.3 minutes during that stretch. If Jackson remains out Wednesday, Santi Aldama, Vince Williams and GG Jackson would be candidates for increased usage.
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The Memphis Grizzlies' long injury list adds Ziaire Williams and Derrick Rose
The Memphis Grizzlies’ injury list keeps growing longer with wing Ziaire Williams out for at least the rest of March and guard Derrick Rose out a minimum of three weeksMARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Derrick Rose - Set for multi-week absence Rose will be re-evaluated in three weeks after being diagnosed with a right osteitis pubis stemming from an injury suffered on Feb. 28 against Minnesota, Damichael Cole of The Memp...
Impact Rose is dealing with the lingering soreness in his lower back and groin, which appears set to sideline him for Memphis' next nine games, at least. The veteran guard carries shutdown risk as well, especially if the Grizzlies prioritize maximizing minutes for recent two-way signee Jordan Goodwin.
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Ziaire Williams - Out at least four weeks The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of hip flexor and low back muscles and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Impact Even if Williams returns right at the four-week mark, there would be just two weeks left of games in the regular season. Derrick Rose (back/groin) will also miss multiple weeks, joining Brandon Clarke (Achilles), Desmond Bane (ankle), Marcus Smart (finger) and Ja Morant (shoulder) on the long-term injury list. With Memphis shorthanded this season, Williams has played admirable in an expanded role, averaging 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.4 minutes across 51 appearances (15 starts).
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John Konchar - Contributes across board Konchar chipped in nine points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 106-102 win over the Nets.
Impact Jordan Goodwin was inactive for the Grizzlies, and the rotations in Memphis continue to be unpredictable. Konchar has been in and out of the lineup with various injuries, but his ability to contribute across the board gives him plenty of streaming appeal when the minutes are there.
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Trey Jemison - Strong game in limited minutes Jemison produced 10 points (5-6 FG), seven rebounds and one block across 19 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 106-102 victory over Brooklyn.
Impact Jemison has started in his last three appearances for the Grizzlies, but it's also worth noting he hasn't played in four of the team's six games since the end of the All-Star break. The lack of an established role hurts his upside, though Jemison can be an effective two-way asset for the Grizzlies if given enough minutes. Until the minutes are there on a consistent basis, however, it's better to leave Jemison on the wire regardless of the format.
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Jake LaRavia - Solid output off bench Monday LaRavia contributed 14 points (4-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 106-102 win over the Nets.
Impact LaRavia missed 17 consecutive games between Jan. 15 and Feb. 15 due to a nagging ankle injury, but he's been playing regularly off the bench since the end of the All-Star break and has surpassed the 20-minute mark in three of those six outings. LaRavia has also scored in double digits three times in that span, and even though his bench role limits his upside considerably, he could be used as a streaming alternative in deep formats. After all, he's producing 9.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 22.2 minutes per game in that six-game span.
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Luke Kennard - Scores season-high 25 points Kennard logged 25 points (8-11 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and seven assists in 27 minutes during Monday's 106-102 victory over the Nets.
Impact Kennard moved to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in Memphis' previous game, and he made his presence felt by delivering his best output of the campaign in a tight win for the Grizzlies. Even though Kennard doesn't qualify for the league's lead in three-point shooting, his contributions from beyond the arc has been massive in what has been a career-best season for him. He's making 45.9 percent of his three-pointers, and perhaps even more impressive, this is the fourth straight season he's hitting at least 44.5 percent of his shots from downtown.
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Game Recap: Grizzlies 106, Nets 102
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Memphis Grizzlies Highlights vs. Brooklyn Nets
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Luke Kennard Highlights | Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
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Coach Taylor Jenkins Press Conference | Grizzlies vs. Nets
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Nets drop brutal game to depleted Grizzlies without Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and many others NEW YORK - The Memphis Grizzlies had just 10 available players Monday night, not including All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who was ruled...
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Nets' Cam Johnson reacts to disappointing loss to Grizzlies After Monday’s 106-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson gave his reaction to the Nets’ lackluster outing.
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Grizzlies edge Nets, snap five-game skid Luke Kennard scored a season-high 25 points as the Memphis Grizzlies held on in the final minute and snapped a five-game losing streak with...
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Luke Kennard scores season-high 25 points, Grizzlies beat Nets 106-102 to end 5-game skid Luke Kennard scored a season-high 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Brooklyn Nets 106-102
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Lamar Stevens - Retreats to bench Stevens isn't starting Monday's game against Brooklyn.
Impact Stevens drew a spot start Saturday against Portland, but he'll return to a bench role for Monday's action. Trey Jemison will start at center with Stevens serving as a reserve.
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Jordan Goodwin - Back in bench role Goodwin isn't starting Monday's game against the Nets.
Impact Goodwin has started the Grizzlies' last three matchups, but he'll be utilized in a bench role Monday with Luke Kennard due to get the start at point guard. Despite this role change, Goodwin should see north of 20 minutes as Memphis continues to deal with a slew of injuries to the backcourt.
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John Konchar - Starting vs. Brooklyn Konchar will start Monday's game against the Nets.
Impact Konchar was cleared to return in a bench role for Saturday's contest against Portland, and he'll now get a chance with the first unit for Monday's clash. His last start dates back to Feb. 14 against the Rockets when he finished with eight points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 20 minutes.
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Luke Kennard - Enters starting five Kennard is starting Monday's game against the Nets.
Impact Kennard logged 28 minutes off the bench in Sunday's loss to Portland, and despite being held to five points, he'll get a shot with the starters Monday night. Jordan Goodwin, who had started three consecutive matchups for the Grizzlies entering the day, will serve in a bench role with Kennard elevating to the first unit.
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Trey Jemison - Back with first unit Jemison is starting Monday's game against the Nets.
Impact Jemison didn't see any run in Saturday's matchup against the Blazers, but he'll get an opportunity to run with the first unit Monday evening. Lamar Stevens will come off the bench as a result.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. - Downgraded to out Jackson (quad) is inactive for Monday's game against Brooklyn, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.
Impact Jackson will officially miss his third consecutive game due to right quad tendinitis. His next opportunity to take the court comes Wednesday versus Philadelphia. Vince Williams has averaged 14.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists in seven starts without Jackson this season, while Santi Aldama has averaged 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists across four such contests.
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