Memphis Grizzlies News, Scores, Status, Schedule – NBA

Smart will enter the starting lineup in Sunday’s game against the Wizards.

With Ja Morant (back) and Desmond Bane (toe) both sidelined, Smart will enter the starting five for the sixth time this season. In five starts, the veteran guard has averaged 5.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 19.6 minutes per contest.

Pippen will enter the starting lineup in Sunday’s game against the Wizards.

With Ja Morant (back) and Desmond Bane (toe) sidelined, Pippen will get the starting nod. In nine starts this season, the 24-year-old has averaged 14.3 points, 5.2 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 26.9 minutes per contest.

Bane (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Wizards.

Bane will miss his first game since Nov. 13 due to left toe soreness. The 26-year-old will join Ja Morant (back) on the sideline, meaning the Grizzlies will likely afford extended run to Scotty Pippen, John Konchar and Jaylen Wells. Bane’s next chance to play will come Friday against the Nets.

Morant (back) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Wizards.

The superstar will miss Sunday’s game due to back soreness, though he’ll have until Friday’s matchup against the Nets to shake off the injury. Morant will join Desmond Bane (toe) on the sideline, meaning the Grizzlies will likely take an extended look at Scotty Pippen, John Konchar and Jaylen Wells.

Morant is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Wizards due to back soreness.

Morant is questionable for the second leg of the Grizzlies‘ back-to-back set Sunday. The superstar has appeared in each of the club’s last five outings, during which he averaged 23.4 points, 7.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 29.8 minutes per game. If Morant is sidelined, Scotty Pippen and Marcus Smart are candidates for an increased role.

Bane is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Wizards due to left toe soreness.

Bane and Ja Morant (back) both land on the injury report for the second half of Memphis’ back-to-back set after playing Saturday. Bane posted 14 points, four assists, two rebounds and three steals in 33 minutes during Saturday’s win over Boston.

Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Wizards.

Kennard will miss a third consecutive outing due to an illness, his next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Nets. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Jake LaRavia will likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench.

Clarke notched 18 points (9-11 FG), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 26 minutes during Saturday’s 127-121 win over the Celtics.

While Clarke may be keeping the seat warm until Zach Edey’s (ankle) return, the veteran big man has been a steady presence for Memphis since joining the starting lineup. Over 14 starts, he’s averaged 8.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists.

Jackson amassed 27 points (11-19 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, four blocks and three steals across 34 minutes during Saturday’s 127-121 win over the Celtics.

While Jackson’s rebound totals have fallen below expectations this season, he’s been remarkably consistent as a scoring option for the Grizzlies. His increased presence at the perimeter has upped his shooting volume, and he’s taken 20 shots or more in three games this season. His 19 attempts in Saturday’s win marked his fourth-highest volume of the season.

Morant notched 32 points (11-20 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Saturday’s 127-121 victory over Boston.

Morant looked solid in his sixth game back from injury. His scoring explosiveness and ball distribution skills were both on point during Saturday’s win, further insuring his viability as a top fantasy option moving forward. Although he may take a seat occasionally for injury management over the next couple of weeks, Morant is an elite fantasy guard and a must-start in all formats.

Bane (toe) is available for Saturday’s game against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Bane was initially listed as questionable due to a toe injury, but the star guard will get the nod Saturday and should handle his regular workload. This will be Bane’s 11th straight start. He’s averaging 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game in the previous 10.

Smart (ankle) is available for Saturday’s game against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Smart was initially listed as questionable to play Saturday due to a right ankle sprain. However, he’s done enough to suit up and will play in Boston for the first time since being traded by the Celtics in June of 2023 in a package centered around Smart and Kristaps Porzingis. Smart has averaged 14.0 points, 5.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 steals over 24.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.