Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Hits for 16 in Friday's loss
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Landale supplied 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding five rebounds, an assist and a steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 117-112 loss to the Lakers.
The Grizzlies went with a balanced attack that saw six different players score in double digits, and Landale tied Jaylen Wells for the team scoring lead on the night. Landale has held down the fort in the paint while Zach Edey (ankle) and Brandon Clarke (knee) get healthy, averaging 10.2 points, 5.2 boards, 1.3 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.7 blocks in 23.7 minutes over six starts.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Drops 17 points in loss
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Landale notched 17 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes during Monday's 131-118 loss to the Warriors.
With the Grizzlies' frontcourt battling multiple injury absences to begin the season, Landale started his fourth straight game and continues to show an improved shot from long range. The 30-year-old center's 17 points were a season high, and he's already gone 4-for-9 on three-point attempts, an impressive showing for a player who made only 21 total threes in 98 regular-season games over the prior two seasons combined while with the Rockets. Zach Edey (ankle) is hoping to make an early November return, with Brandon Clarke (knee) likely not too far behind him, so Landale's window for fantasy utility could still be open for another couple weeks.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Ties team high in rebounds
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Landale notched eight points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Saturday's 128-103 victory over the Pacers.
Landale started his third consecutive game for the Grizzlies en route to grabbing a season-high eight rebounds. The 30-year-old veteran tied Santi Aldama to lead Memphis in rebounding, and it seems like the starting center job is his to lose as long as Zach Edey (ankle) remains sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Starts Opening Night
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Landale ended with 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two blocks across 25 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 128-122 victory over the Pelicans.
With Zach Edey (ankle) and Brandon Clarke (knee) sidelined to begin the campaign, Landale started at center on Opening Night. He wasn't a token starter, playing at least one more minute than every reserve. Landale figures to see a reduced role when Edey and Clarke are back in action, but it's unclear when that'll be.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Another solid preseason outing
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Landale tallied 12 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during the Grizzlies' 141-125 preseason win over the Heat on Friday.
Landale's six rebounds were tied with Olivier-Maxence Prosper for second most on the Grizzlies behind PJ Hall (seven). Landale has scored 12 points in back-to-back games and has started at center for each of the Grizzlies' four preseason contests. The fifth-year Saint Mary's product appears to have the upper hand on Santi Aldama for the starting job at center for at least the start of the 2025-26 regular season.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Notches 12 points in loss
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Landale produced 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and one block in 22 minutes of Wednesday's 145-116 preseason loss to the Hornets.
Landale drew the start at center again alongside Jaren Jackson. Santi Aldama is likely to play more minutes than Landale, but the latter may start on Opening Night if the Grizzlies want Aldama to be the primary weapon for the second unit. Landale has averaged 10.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.7 blocks through three exhibitions and could be on the deep-league fantasy radar while Zach Edey (ankle) is out.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Starting Saturday
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Landale (rest) will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Hawks.
Landale will be in the first five after sitting out Wednesday's game against the Celtics for rest purposes. He came one point and three rebounds shy of a double-double in his last preseason outing Monday against the Pistons.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Not starting Wednesday
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Landale is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's exhibition against the Celtics.
Lawson Lovering will draw the start in Landale's place, so it'll be interesting to see how many minutes Landale receives in this meaningless game. Landale could have sporadic value throughout the season when the Grizzlies rest their main guys, but when everyone is healthy, it's tough to see him being useful in standard settings.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Flirts with double-double in start
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Landale finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 19 minutes during Monday's 128-112 preseason loss to the Pistons.
Landale started the preseason opener, an expected move following injuries to Jaren Jackson (toe), Zach Edey (ankle) and Brandon Clarke (knee). It was an encouraging performance by Landale, who was making his debut for Memphis following an offseason move from the Rockets. The Grizzlies could be without Edey, Jackson and Clarke to begin the regular season, meaning Landale should play a sizeable role, at least for the first week or two. Beyond that, he will likely serve as a depth piece, assuming the frontcourt remains relatively healthy.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Signed by Memphis
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The Grizzlies signed Landale (knee) on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After two seasons with the Rockets, Landale was waived Thursday. However, he didn't remain a free agent for very long, as the Grizzlies signed him immediately after trading Jay Huff to the Pacers to replace Myles Turner, who had recently signed with the Bucks. Landale played in 42 regular-season games for Houston last season, averaging 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting a career-high 53.3 percent from the field.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Won't play in Game 7
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Landale (knee) is out for Game 7 against the Warriors on Sunday.
Landale has made just one appearance in the series, posting two points (1-2 FG) across five minutes in Game 5. Landale will aim to be available again at some point in the postseason if the Rockets advance past the Warriors. Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams will continue to handle the minutes at center.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Gets run in blowout win
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Landale (knee) finished with two points (1-2 FG) in five minutes off the bench Wednesday in the Rockets' 131-116 win over the Warriors in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series.
Landale missed the Rockets' first three games of the playoffs due to a right knee contusion, but he was cleared ahead of Game 4. He went unused in a 109-106 loss Monday, but he received some playing time along with Houston's other deep reserves in the blowout win. Considering that Landale didn't check into the game until the Rockets were up 29 points with 50 seconds remaining in the third quarter, he's unlikely to be included in the rotation in Game 6 on Friday if that contest proves to be more competitive.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Available Monday
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Landale (knee) is available for Monday's Game 4 against the Warriors, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Landale will return to game action after missing the first three outings of the Rockets' first-round series against the Warriors due to a right knee contusion. The big man isn't guaranteed playing time, though he could step into the rotation if Steven Adams (illness) is ruled out.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Likely for Game 4
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Landale (knee) is probable for Monday's Game 4 matchup against the Warriors.
Landale has not appeared in the first three postseason games due to a right knee injury, but he will likely be available for Monday's Game 4. Even if he is cleared to play, there's no guarantee he'll see the floor.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Won't play Saturday
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Landale (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Warriors.
Landale was able to go through drills during Friday's practice, though he's still set to miss his third straight outing due to a right knee contusion. His next chance to suit up will come in Game 4 against the Warriors on Monday.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Likely out for Game 3
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Landale (knee) was seen going through drills and moving well but is expected to remain out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Warriors, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Landale has missed the first two games of the playoffs and is expected to remain out Saturday due to a right knee injury. However, Landale's participation in drills could indicate that he is nearing a return to action.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Coming off bench Sunday
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Landale is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Even with the Rockets locked in as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference standings, head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that he'll go with his usual starting lineup and those players will get their regular minutes. That means Landale will come off the bench after starting in Houston's last two games, during which he averaged 9.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals over 29.0 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Draws start Wednesday
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Landale is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Alperen Sengun (back) will be in street clothes Wednesday, resulting in Landale making the start. It'll be Landale's second start of the season. Expect Landale and Steven Adams to split most of the center work.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Drawing first start of season
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Landale is starting Monday's game against the Thunder, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Landale is in line for his first start of the 2024-25 campaign while Alperen Sengun sits with a back injury. Landale is averaging only 10.5 minutes through 30 games with the Rockets this year but should be in line for a significant uptick in playing time Monday.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: First double-double of season
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Landale provided 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 24 minutes during Sunday's 94-87 victory over Toronto.
It was the first double-double of the season for Landale, who stepped up to tie a team high with 10 rebounds off Houston's bench. The 29-year-old big man also set a new season high with 24 minutes Sunday, which is worth noting after Alperen Sengun left the game with a back injury. Landale's role with the Rockets has been inconsistent this year, but he could be in line for an expanded role if Sengun and Steven Adams (ankle) are out for Wednesday's tilt against Phoenix.
