MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES NEWS

Scotty Pippen Jr. - Starting against Chicago Pippen will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Pippen will be one of nine available players for Memphis on Thursday, so he should get all the run he can handle. He's capable of putting up decent stat lines when given the minutes, so he could be someone to consider as a potential streamer.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kennard - Ruled out for Thursday Kennard (illness) will not play in Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Kennard was a late addition to the injury report and will get the night off to recover from his illness. He should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ziaire Williams - Won't play Thursday Williams (hand) won't play Thursday against the Bulls.

Impact Thursday will mark Williams' sixth straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable at best for Saturday's game in Charlotte. GG Jackson and Scotty Pippen Jr. should continue to see ample minutes for this Memphis team hurting for healthy bodies.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr. - Good to go Thursday Jackson (hip) will be available for Thursday's game versus Chicago.

Impact Jackson has the green light to return after two straight games on the sidelines. His injury was considered minor, and there's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Rose - Ruled out for Thursday Rose (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Bulls, as expected.

Impact Rose will return to the sidelines due to the ankle issue, and his next chance to play will come Saturday in Charlotte. Expect Jacob Gilyard to get all the run he can handle Thursday evening.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr. - Expected to be available Thursday Jackson (hip) will go through his usual pre-game routine and is expected to be available against the Bulls on Thursday, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Jackson has missed the last two games due to right hip soreness, and he will be a game-time call for the matchup against Chicago. All signs point to him being expected to play if he goes through his pre-game routine unscathed. Jackson has scored at least 20 points in each of his previous five appearances.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kennard - Likely to be out Thursday Kennard is expected to be out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact A decision has not been made regarding Kennard's status for this matchup, but all signs point to him being unavailable. The veteran shooter is hitting 48.6 percent from three-point range over his last 10 games.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Rose - Not expected to play Rose (ankle) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Bulls, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Rose was questionable for Thursday's matchup due to an ankle injury, and he'll likely be forced to miss at least one game after sustaining an ankle injury Tuesday against the Knicks. Assuming he's sidelined Thursday, his next opportunity to suit up would be Saturday against Charlotte.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NBA trade deadline live updates, deals, grades: Knicks go all-in, Lakers stand pat

The 2024 NBA trade deadline arrives on Feb. 8, but already we've seen some big names switching teams this season. Here are the biggest trade...

FEBRUARY 8

Chimezie Metu - Dealt to Memphis The Suns are trading Metu and Yuta Watanabe to the Grizzlies in a three-team deal that will send Keita Bates-Dip and Jordan to the Nets along with Royce O'Neale to the Suns, Duane...

Impact Metu has seen inconsistent playing time for the Suns this season, averaging 5.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 12.1 minutes across 37 appearances, including five starts. However, the 26-year-old big man will likely receive increased playing time for a Memphis team that has been ravaged by injuries.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Yuta Watanabe - Headed to Memphis The Suns are trading Watanabe to the Grizzlies as part of a three-team deal that is sending David Roddy to Phoenix and Royce O'Neale to Brooklyn on Thursday, Shams Charania of The...

Impact Watanabe has been an inconsistent part of Phoenix's rotation this season. The 29-year-old forward is averaging 3.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 13.2 minutes across 29 appearances in 2023-24. With a plethora of injuries in Memphis, Watanabe should see increased playing time for the Grizzlies.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Coby White hot for Bulls, while next foe Grizzlies in cold stretch The Chicago Bulls begin a four-game road swing on Thursday when they visit the slumping, injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies.Coby White is on a...

FEBRUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Coby White hot for Bulls, while next foe Grizzlies in cold stretch The Chicago Bulls begin a four-game road swing on Thursday when they visit the slumping, injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies.Coby White is on a...

FEBRUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Celtics acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies for Lamar Stevens, pair of 2nd-round picks

The East-leading Celtics added some depth at center, acquiring big man Xavier Tillman from the Grizzlies in exchange for forward Lamar Stevens and two future second-round draft pic...

FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ziaire Williams - Likely out Thursday Williams (hand) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Williams is expected to miss his sixth straight game Thursday due to a left hand injury. However, being listed as doubtful instead of out is a good indication that Williams is progressing towards a return.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr. - Questionable for Thursday Jackson (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Jackson has missed the past two games for Memphis, which has resulted in Trey Jemison moving into the starting lineup and more minutes falling to GG Jackson. It'll be more of the same if he's out again Thursday, but we'll have a better idea of his status based on his activity level at shootaround.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Rose - Questionable for Thursday Rose (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Rose twisted his ankle during Tuesday's game and is now in danger of returning to the sidelines Thursday. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at Thursday's shootaround, but if he's not able to give it a go, Jacob Gilyard and Scotty Pippen Jr. would benefit.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Five things to know about new Celtics big man Xavier Tillman - The Boston Globe Tillman has appeared in 34 games with Memphis this season, averaging 6.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per contest.

FEBRUARY 7 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Report: Celtics to acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies The Boston Celtics are acquiring forward/center Xavier Tillman from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for two second-round picks, ESPN repor...

FEBRUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Xavier Tillman trade: Examining Celtics roster after deal The Celtics have made their first big move as they traded for Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman and shipped out Lamar Stevens in the deal.

FEBRUARY 7 • MASSLIVE.COM

Celtics Acquire Xavier Tillman Sr. in Trade With Grizzlies, per Report Boston fortified its frontcourt in a deal with Memphis ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Celtics acquire forward Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies for Lamar Stevens and two second-round picks - The Boston Globe The 6-foot-8-inch Tillman is a strong and versatile defender who will give the Celtics a boost at that end of the floor.

FEBRUARY 7 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Reports: Celtics get Xavier Tillman in trade with Grizzlies The Celtics acquire Xavier Tillman for a pair of second-round picks and Lamar Stevens in a trade with the Grizzlies.

FEBRUARY 7 • NBA.COM

Lamar Stevens - Headed to Memphis The Celtics traded Lamar Stevens and two second-round picks to the Grizzlies in exchange for Xavier Tillman (knee) on Wednesday, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Stevens has been an inconsistent part of Boston's rotation this season, averaging 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 6.4 minutes across 19 appearances. However, the 26-year-old forward should receive increased playing time on a Grizzlies team that has been ravaged by injuries.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

What Xavier Tillman trade means for Celtics going forward The Celtics got their big-man insurance in the form of big man Xavier Tillman from the Grizzlies.

FEBRUARY 7 • MASSLIVE.COM