NBA Player News

Clarke (calf) is out for Friday's game against Dallas.

Memphis hasn't provided another update on Clarke's status since initially stating that he would miss the next 4-to-6 weeks while rehabbing from a Grade 2 right calf strain. He can be considered week-to-week until the Grizzlies release more information on his availability moving forward.

Smith, who is out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, is expected to miss about one week with a right calf strain, per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.

The timeline for a return would put Smith out for at least Chicago's next three contests. Fantasy managers can look for the Bulls to lean on Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele to fill the void at center for now.

Aldama (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Aldama remains sidelined due to a right knee injury. His next chance to take the court will arrive Sunday against the Pacers.

Anderson has been ruled out for Friday's game in Dallas due to personal reasons.

The Grizzlies are no longer listing Anderson's right knee tendinitis on the injury report, so it seems like his absence from Friday's game will be strictly due to personal reasons. It's unclear exactly what Anderson is dealing with, but for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Indiana. Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson will continue to pick up the slack in Anderson's absence.

Jerome is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Mavericks due to a left thigh contusion.

Jerome put up 22 points in Wednesday's loss to the Warriors and appears to have picked up a thigh injury along the way. Assuming he's ultimately downgraded to out, look for Scotty Pippen, Walter Clayton and Javon Small to get more looks in the backcourt.

Coward (knee) is out for Friday's game against Dallas.

A sprained knee is resulting in a sixth consecutive absence for the rookie swingman, and it doesn't look like Memphis is in a rush to get Coward back onto the floor. The injury-plagued Grizzlies should once again turn to Jaylen Wells for an expanded role, and Rayan Rupert has a clearer path to minutes as well.

Mitchell (abdomen/ankle) is out for Friday's game against Denver, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.

Mitchell remains without a timetable for a return due to an abdominal strain and ankle sprain. Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe should both continue to take on a more pronounced role in the Oklahoma City backcourt Friday.

Carlson (back) is out for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Carlson exited Wednesday's game against Detroit due to low back soreness, and the issue is significant enough to keep him from taking the floor Friday. His next opportunity to play will arrive Sunday in Dallas.

Caruso (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Caruso was hit with a maintenance day on the second leg of a back-to-back set Wednesday, but he'll be back in action Friday night and should resume his usual workload. Caruso's return should result in fewer minutes for Nikola Topic and Aaron Wiggins.

Joe (glute) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Denver, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.

After suffering a bruised left glute in Wednesday's loss to Detroit, Joe is ready to roll for Friday's showdown. The sharpshooter has been on fire as of late, averaging 16.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 3.7 three-pointers per tilt in 10 games while shooting 51.4 percent from deep.