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Ziaire Williams - Scores 12 points as starterWilliams notched 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds and a block across 15 minutes in Thursday's 103-102 preseason win loss to the Hawks.

ImpactWilliams had a solid display on both ends of the court, and he's making his presence felt as a defensive presence who can also knock down threes. He's showing enough progress to potentially become a depth piece in the rotation in 2023-24, though a best-case scenario for him would be to play around 10 to 15 minutes off the bench while backing up either of the forward spots.

OCTOBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Gregory Jackson II - Scores team-high 24 pointsJackson recorded 24 points (9-23 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a block across 26 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 103-102 preseason win loss to the Hawks.

ImpactJackson didn't crack the starting lineup in a game where the Grizzlies rested most of their regulars, and that doesn't bode well for his already slim chances of cracking the opening roster, but he made the most of his time out there and led Memphis in scoring. He should continue seeing decent minutes in the upcoming preseason contests, starting with a matchup against the Heat on Sunday.

OCTOBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Santi Aldama - Puts up strong numbers despite lossAldama notched 22 points (9-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and six assists across 22 minutes in Thursday's 103-102 preseason win loss to the Hawks.

ImpactAldama is in the mix for a regular bench role and made a strong case for that with a solid 22-point effort in a game where the coaching staff decided to rest all the regular starters except Steven Adams. Aldama appeared in 77 games last season and averaged 9.0 points per game, so he should see decent minutes as a backup big man in the regular season, though he's most likely to play as a power forward instead of a center.

OCTOBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mouhamed Gueye - Solid numbers off benchGueye had 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and a steal across 17 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 103-102 preseason win over the Grizzlies.

ImpactThe 39th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is not expected to see regular rotation minutes once the regular season begins, and the most likely scenario for him will be to open the season in the G League. That said, he showed flashes of his potential in this one and is likely to continue seeing minutes in the preseason.

OCTOBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson - Efficient output ThursdayJohnson posted 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 17 minutes in Thursday's 103-102 preseason win over the Grizzlies.

ImpactJohnson missed just one shot from the field and managed to contribute defensively as well, so he delivered a strong stat line across the board. Johnson is expected to open the season as the backup power forward behind Saddiq Bey, but he should see decent minutes off the bench on a regular basis. To note, he averaged 14.9 minutes per game in 2022-23, a figure he should surpass easily this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Trae Young - Puts up 20 points in winYoung recorded 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and a steal across 18 minutes in Thursday's 103-102 preseason win over the Grizzlies.

ImpactYoung struggled badly in the preseason opener, going just 2-for-8 from the field and 2-for-7 from beyond the arc, but he bounced back in this one and looked closer to his regular-season form. Despite the shooting woes he might have in any preseason contest, Young is penciled to start the 2023-24 season as Atlanta's main scoring and playmaking threat.

OCTOBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Marcus Smart marveling at Grizzlies’ defensive mindset, thinks they can be NBA’s best

Marcus Smart sees no reason why the Memphis Grizzlies can’t be the NBA’s best defensive team this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Marcus Smart marveling at Grizzlies’ defensive mindset, thinks they can be NBA’s best