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Ja Morant's suspension won't be shortened, NBA saysMemphis Grizzlies star Ja Morantās suspension will not be shortened at any point, NBA officials said.
David Roddy - Efficient off benchRoddy recorded 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 108-102 preseason win over the Bucks.
ImpactRoddy was Memphis's second-leading scorer off the bench behind Jake LaRavia (16 points) Tuesday. Roddy will likely be one of the Grizzlies' first options off the bench at the forward positions in 2023-24.
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Ziaire Williams - Shows defensive prowessWilliams tallied 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 108-102 preseason win over the Bucks.
ImpactWilliams got the start in Tuesday's preseason contest with many of the Grizzlies' regulars sitting out. While the third-year forward is still struggling with his outside shot, his defensive potential could allow him to receive playing time in a depth role off the bench this season.
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Marcus Smart - Won't play ThursdaySmart (abdomen) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
ImpactSmart will miss his third straight preseason game due to abdominal soreness. However, the Grizzlies are still optimistic that Smart will be good to go for the regular season. The 29-year-old guard's next chance to suit up will be Sunday's preseason matchup with the Heat.
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Andre Jackson Jr. - All-around performanceJackson recorded eight points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and block in 14 minutes during Tuesday's preseason 108-102 loss to the Grizzlies.
ImpactJackson was a second-round draft pick by the Bucks in the 2023 NBA Draft. The rookie forward is likely competing for a depth role this season but could continue to see extended playing time during the preseason.
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Damian Lillard - Set to make preseason debutBucks coach Adrian Griffin said Wednesday that Lillard (rest) will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Lakers, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
ImpactLillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) are both in line to make their preseason debuts Sunday. While the superstar duo will take the floor for the first time together, they are unlikely to play significant minutes until the regular season rolls around.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo - Set to play SundayAntetokounmpo (rest) will make his preseason debut Sunday against the Lakers, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
ImpactThe Bucks rested several key players during their first two preseason games, but coach Adrian Griffin said Wednesday that both Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard (rest) will make their preseason debuts Sunday. Given the way the team has handled Antetokounmpo early in the preseason, it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a minutes restriction against the Lakers, but it seems unlikely that his preseason usage is cause for concern once the regular season gets underway.
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