ImpactKennard is slated to miss a 16th straight game due to a bone bruise in his left knee. He's expected to be available by the end of December, but there haven't been any recent reports about a return to practice.
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Luke Kennard - Will remain out ThursdayKennard (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Marcus Smart - Listed as doubtfulSmart (foot) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
ImpactSmart has been able to participate in scrimmages recently and is nearing a return to game action, but he'll likely miss his 15th straight matchup Thursday. Ja Morant returned from his suspension Tuesday and hit the game-winning shot versus New Orleans, so after a slow start, Memphis is getting back to full strength and will look to force its way into the playoff picture.
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Brandon Clarke - Hopes to return for All-Star breakClarke (Achilles) said Wednesday that he expects to make his season debut around the NBA All-Star break, which begins Feb. 16, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
ImpactClarke has yet to make season debut after tearing his left Achilles in March of 2023 and undergoing surgery. However, he posted a story on his personal Instagram on Wednesday, showing him making a "rehab milestone" by dunking a basketball. With Steven Adams (knee) out for the season, Clarke could carve out a sizable role for himself in Memphis' rotation when he returns.
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Tennessee judge pushes off issuing ruling in Ja Morant lawsuit
A Tennessee judge says she wonāt immediately hand down a ruling on whether Ja Morantās legal team successfully argued that the NBA star is immune from being sued by a teenager he p...DECEMBER 20, 2023ā¢ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Cody Zeller - Questionable for ThursdayZeller is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain.
ImpactIt's unclear when Zeller suffered his injury, but it could keep him out of Thursday's contest. With Jonas Valanciunas (illness) also questionable, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could be in store for extended minutes at center.
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