NBA Player News

Clayton (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Clayton is expected to miss a third straight game due to a right ankle sprain. In Clayton's presumed absence, Cam Spencer and Javon Small should see solid minutes off the bench behind Ty Jerome and Cedric Coward on Friday.

Jackson (calf) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Jackson is expected to miss a second straight game while working through right calf soreness. In his presumed absence, Kam Jones could see more minutes.

Coward (knee) is available for Friday's game against Detroit.

Coward is no longer on the injury report after missing the front end of this back-to-back set. Look for the rookie to play a modest workload as the Grizzlies continue to evaluate several fringe rotation players.

Jerome (calf) isn't listed on Memphis' injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Pistons.

As expected, Jerome will return to action after missing the first half of this back-to-back set. While he continues to sit out games, Jerome has been stellar when available, averaging 20.0 points, 5.6 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 21.7 minutes per game.

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

Aldama will miss a 17th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Monday against Chicago.

Spencer (back) is available for Friday's game against Detroit.

Spencer is no longer on the injury report after missing the front end of this back-to-back set. Spencer may be hard to trust in fantasy hoops, given Memphis' volatile rotations and injury reports, but Walter Clayton (ankle) is doubtful Friday, Scotty Pippen (toe) is done for the season, and it's unclear when or if Ja Morant (elbow) will suit up again, opening the door for Spencer to see decent minutes as a resreve against Detroit.

Nembhard (back/neck) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Nembhard returned from a one-game absence Thursday and was remarkably efficient, scoring 23 points on 6-for-7 shooting in just 17 minutes. However, he did not play in the second half of that contest, a move likely intended to preserve him for the second night of this back-to-back. While Indiana is deep in a tanking season, having lost 11 straight games, it's possible Nembhard sits Friday. If he is eventually ruled out, expect Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson (calf) to handle the bulk of the backcourt minutes.

Allen (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Allen is no longer on the injury report after missing Thursday's game against the Pacers for the front end of the back-to-back set. Allen can be penciled back into fantasy lineups and has been a solid source of points and three-pointers for fantasy managers.

McConnell (hamstring) is probable to play Friday against the Knicks.

McConnell is expected back in the rotation after sitting out the front leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran continues to be a modest source of assists and steals in category formats, as his limited workload dampens his fantasy upside.

Nesmith (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Nesmith sat out Thursday's loss to the Suns but is expected to return to action during the second night of Indiana's back-to-back set. He scored in single digits in three straight appearances following a multi-game absence before exploding for 29 points in Sacramento on Tuesday.