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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Posts 12 points in preseason loss
Wells logged 12 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 25 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 loss to the Hornets.
Wells made a splash in the 2024 Las Vegas Summer League after being picked in the second round by the Grizzlies. Wells signed a four-year deal worth $7.9 million, so they expect him to be a contributor right away. His spot on the depth chart should rise if he continues to log solid numbers in the preseason.
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Grizzlies' Jay Huff: Generates 15 points from bench
Huff produced 15 points (5-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and a steal across 23 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 loss to the Hornets.
Huff is trying to stay out of the G League, and despite a crowded depth chart above him, Thursday's diverse line goes a long way toward his goal. He's now with his fourth team in his fourth season, and the Virginia product demonstrates special skills as a shooter and defender when given the opportunity, but only time will tell if he can impress enough to log some games with the big club.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Solid night in loss
Bane produced 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 25 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 loss to the Hornets.
Bane is expected to form part of a potent backcourt that will feature Ja Morant and Marcus Smart. Although injury limited Bane to 42 games last season, he logged career-high averages in points (23.7) and assists (5.5). He's also a solid perimeter shooter who will drive up his score with several three-point attempts. He averaged a whopping 8.6 attempts from downtown last season.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Doesn't play Thursday
Morant (ankle) didn't play in Thursday's 119-94 preseason loss to the Hornets.
Morant didn't see the court in this double-digit preseason loss, though that's unsurprising. The Grizzlies are expected to be cautious with their star point guard following the injuries he's dealt with over the last two years. Morant's next chance to play will come against the Bulls on Saturday. However, the floor general's main focus will be preparing for the regular-season opener against the Jazz on Oct. 23.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Gets chance with starters
Konchar is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
With the Grizzlies already dealing with a handful of injuries to key players, Konchar will step into the starting five. He should be prepared to log plenty of minutes and is competing for a sizable reserve role during the regular season.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not starting vs. Charlotte
Morant (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
It's unclear if Morant will be sidelined for this preseason contest, but that wouldn't be shocking, as the team's goal is to have him ready for the start of the regular season against the Jazz on Oct. 23. With Morant not in the first unit, John Konchar will start next to Marcus Smart in the backcourt.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Out with knee soreness
Clarke won't play Thursday against the Hornets due to knee soreness, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Clarke is likely being held out as a precaution after playing 21 minutes in Monday's preseason win over the Mavericks. His next chance to suit up will arrive Saturday in Chicago.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Dealing with mild sprain
Morant was diagnosed with a mild ankle sprain Tuesday, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
According to coach Taylor Jenkins, the Grizzlies will proceed with caution, but there's no concern about his availability for Opening Night. Morant's status for Thursday's preseason game against Charlotte is up in the air, but it would be surprising to see him take the floor for that contest.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Dishes six dimes vs. Dallas
Pippen logged 12 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six assists and two rebounds over 18 minutes in Monday's 121-116 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Pippen saw extended playing time Monday after Ja Morant (ankle) departed for the locker room. Pippen took advantage of the extended playing time by recording a team-high six assists while connecting on all four shots from the field. Pippen signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Grizzlies in January, and he started the last 11 games of the 2023-24 regular season, during which he averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 26.7 minutes. Pippen is looking to establish himself as the first guard off the bench behind Morant and Marcus Smart.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Leads bench with 17 points
Clarke tallied 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-5 FT), four assists, one rebound, one block and one steal across 21 minutes in Monday's 121-116 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Clarke was the first big man off the bench for the Grizzlies on Monday, and he was one of three reserve players to play 20-plus minutes during the preseason opener. Clarke returned from an Achilles injury late during the 2023-24 regular season, and he missed the final three games of the campaign due to a hand contusion. The 2019 first-round pick will use the preseason to establish a consistent frontcourt reserve role behind Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and rookie first-rounder Zach Edey.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Scores 11 points vs. Dallas
Aldama finished Monday's 121-116 preseason win over the Mavericks with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes.
Aldama was inserted into the starting lineup Monday due to Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and Vince Williams (lower leg) dealing with injuries. Aldama started 35 of 61 games during the 2023-24 regular season, averaging 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 blocks across 26.5 minutes. The 2021 first-round pick will likely begin the upcoming season in a reserve role behind Jackson and rookie center Zach Edey.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Avoids serious injury
Memphis head coach Taylor Jenkins stated Morant suffered a minor ankle tweak during Monday's preseason game against Dallas, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Morant went back to the locker room on two separate occasions after suffering an ankle injury and then later experiencing some discomfort upon returning to the game. He'll be evaluated over the next few days back in Memphis, per Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site. Fortunately, there doesn't appear to be much concern about Morant's availability for the start of the regular season at this point.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Heads back to locker room again
Morant went back to the locker room in the beginning of the third quarter during Monday's preseason matchup against the Mavericks due to an ankle injury, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Morant rolled his ankle in the second quarter and limped back to the locker room before eventually reentering the game. However, the superstar came down wincing after a dunk and committed an intentional foul to exit the contest once again. It is unclear whether Morant will return, but it's likely that he'll be done for the night and the club will take an extended look at Scotty Pippen and John Konchar. If Morant's night is over, he'll end the game with 13 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 18 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Back in action
Morant (ankle) has returned to Monday's preseason game against Dallas, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
This is great news for the Grizzlies, as it's unlikely Morant would be back in the game if there was any chance he had suffered a serious injury. Even so, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Memphis take it easy with the star point guard in terms of playing time the rest of the way Monday.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Leaves game with ankle injury
Morant left in the second quarter of Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks due to an ankle injury, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Morant rolled his right ankle while getting back on defense, and he limped to the locker room shortly thereafter. If he's done for the night, Morant will finish with six points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 10 minutes. Scotty Pippen, Luke Kennard and John Konchar should see more minutes off the bench in Morant's absence.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Projected to start Monday
Aldama is expected to be in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Dallas, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Aldama will enter the starting lineup Monday due to Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and Vince Williams (lower leg) dealing with injuries. Aldama will join the starting five of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart and rookie first-round pick Zach Edey.
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Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Expected to start Monday
Edey is projected to be in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
With Jaren Jackson (hamstring) unavailable, the Grizzlies are expected to roll with Edey, Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart and Santi Aldama as their starting five for Monday's preseason opener. Edey tweaked his ankle during the Summer League but has been a full participant during training camp.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Expected to see increased run
Konchar (heel) is expected to receive increased playing time early in the season with Vince Williams (lower leg) and GG Jackson (foot) dealing with injuries, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Konchar averaged 4.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.3 minutes across 55 appearances, including 23 starts, in 2023-24 due to Memphis dealing with a multitude of injuries. With Jackson already expected to miss at least three months after undergoing foot surgery, Konchar should be in store for more minutes than initially expected in Memphis' forward rotation.
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2023 Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
105.8 (30th) |
112.8 (12th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| J. Jackson Jr. PF Jaren Jackson Jr. PF | Hamstring |
| J. Morant PG Ja Morant PG | Ankle |
| V. Williams Jr. SF Vince Williams Jr. SF | Lower Leg |
| G. Jackson PF Gregory Jackson PF | Foot |
| B. Clarke C Brandon Clarke C | Knee |
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