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Ja Morant - Ruled out SundayMorant (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's game against the Thunder.

ImpactGrizzlies' coach Taylor Jenkins said Friday that Morant's shoulder injury would be evaluated throughout the weekend, so it's not too surprising to see Morant listed as out for Sunday's contest. The severity of the injury remains unknown. Marcus Smart (finger) is set to miss at least two weeks, meaning Desmond Bane, Scotty Pippen, Luke Kennard and Jaylen Wells should have plenty of opportunities in the backcourt. Expect Pippen to start at the point guard spot Sunday.

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Brandon Clarke - Nursing sore right kneeClarke (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

ImpactClarke appears to be working through right knee soreness following the Grizzlies' 132-124 win over the Pelicans on Friday, during which he logged three points, four rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 19 minutes. Jay Huff would serve as the Grizzlies' backup center behind rookie Zach Edey if Clarke was unable to play Sunday.

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Santi Aldama - Deemed week-to-weekThe Grizzlies announced Saturday that Aldama has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week.

ImpactAldama suffered his ankle injury against the Raptors on Thursday and is set to miss at least another week of action. In Aldama's absence, Jake LaRavia, Brandon Clarke and Jaylen Wells are candidates to receive increased playing time.

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Marcus Smart - Out at least two more weeksSmart was diagnosed with a partial tear of the proximal extensor hood of his right index finger and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

ImpactSmart suffered the injury on Dec. 21 but further testing revealed he's dealing with a partially torn tendon in his right index finger. He'll be sidelined for at least two more weeks, making the earliest date he could return Jan. 11 for a game against Minnesota. Scotty Pippen, Jaylen Wells and Luke Kennard should continue to see expanded roles in the Memphis backcourt.

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Morant's right shoulder is bothering him again after a hard collision ends his night in New Orleans

Ja Morant's right shoulder is bothering him again after the Grizzlies' star guard was knocked out of Memphis' 132-124 victory in New Orleans

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