Morant (calf) had 21 points (7-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and a block across 25 minutes in Friday's 130-126 loss to the Grizzlies.
Morant was limited to 25 minutes in his return from a 10-game absence due to a calf injury, but that was more than enough to show he's fully recovered. He posted a double-double, and while there was some rust in his shooting, he showed glimpses of his talent and elite ability to run the offense. Morant should remain the Grizzlies' go-to option on offense as long as he finds a way to stay healthy.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Not starting Friday
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Williams won't start against the Jazz on Friday.
With Ja Morant (calf) back in action following a 10-game absence, Williams will slide to the second unit. Over eight appearances off the bench this season, the VCU product has averaged 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 18.6 minutes per tilt.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Will start Friday
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Aldama will start against the Jazz on Friday.
With Zach Edey (ankle) sidelined, Aldama will get the starting nod for the first time since Nov. 22. Over two starts this season, the 24-year-old big man has averaged 24.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 blocks across 31.5 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Upgraded to available
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Morant (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Jazz, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Morant was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Friday, and he'll return from a 10-game absence in this matchup. The return of Morant should translate to fewer minutes for players such as Cam Spencer and Vince Williams.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Assigned to G League
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Clarke (knee) will practice with the G League's Memphis Hustle on Friday and will be recalled to the NBA directly following the session.
Clarke, who underwent a procedure to address knee synovitis Sep. 26, is seemingly making good progress based on this update. Based on previous reporting, a late-December return has been on the table for Clarke, making his status worth monitoring closely since the Grizzlies will be without Zach Edey (ankle) for multiple weeks.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Probable for Friday
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Morant (calf) is probable for Friday's game against the Jazz, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant has been upgraded from questionable to probable and is expected to return from a 10-game absence. For now, it's unclear if he will face any restrictions in his first game back. With Morant back in the mix, both Cam Spencer and Vince Williams could lose some offensive reps.
Morant (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Morant practiced without limitations Thursday and appears to be trending in the right direction. If he gets through warmups without any setbacks, Morant will likely get the green light to return from a 10-game absence. If he does play, players such as Cam Spencer and Vince Williams will likely be less involved in the offense.
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Grizzlies' Javon Small: To miss at least three more weeks
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Small (toe) is expected to miss at least three more weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Small is recovering well from a turf toe injury, though he could be out for as long as five more weeks. His absence doesn't seem to affect the Memphis rotation a great deal, but Cam Spencer should hang onto a decent role even when Ja Morant (calf) is cleared to return.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Undergoing thumb surgery
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The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Konchar (thumb) is out indefinitely, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Konchar is set to undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb, which he sustained during Sunday's game against Portland. A timeline for a return will be determined once the surgery is completed. His absence should free up a few extra minutes for Jaylen Wells and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
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Grizzlies' Zach Edey: To miss at least four weeks
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Edey will be re-evaluated in about four weeks due to a stress reaction in his left ankle, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The star big man is averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.1 assists in 25.8 minutes per game while shooting 63.3 percent from the field over 11 games this season. With Edey on the shelf, Jock Landale figures to fill the void at center while Santi Aldama handles more playing time from the bench.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: No limitations in practice
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Morant (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
The Grizzlies still have to release an official injury report ahead of Friday's tilt against the Jazz, and it sounds like Morant is trending in the right direction. A strained calf has kept the star guard out of action since the middle of November, but once Morant is cleared to retake the floor, Cam Spencer and Vince Williams are likely to have the most to lose from a fantasy perspective.
Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Struggles offensively in win
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Jackson ended Sunday's 119-96 victory over the Trail Blazers with six points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals in 24 minutes.
Jackson has scored in single digits in two of his past three games, but he does have seven steals and two blocks during that stretch. Even with Ja Morant (calf) sidelined, Jackson hasn't been able to take advantage offensively, averaging 17.0 points per game, which would be his lowest mark since 2021-22.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Scored team-high 22 in win
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Aldama closed Sunday's 119-96 victory over the Trail Blazers with 22 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals in 28 minutes.
Aldama led the entire team in scoring off the bench and bounced back from a three-game string of disappointing appearances in which he averaged just 6.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Aldama has shown he can be great when he sees high volume. In games of at least 28 minutes played, he averages 17.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.1 threes.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Near double-double in win
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Landale ended Sunday's 119-96 win over the Trail Blazers with 15 points (4-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes.
Landale had an impressive game Sunday, including getting to the free-throw line a season-high 10 times. While he will continue to back up Zach Edey at center, Landale has shown that he is capable of turning in impressive performances if given the opportunity and would be a must-add if Edey were to miss any time moving forward.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Continues to nosedive
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Williams ended with five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 16 minutes during Sunday's 119-96 win over the Trail Blazers.
Although Williams has flashed some impressive playmaking skills at times -- he had a pair of games with at least 15 dimes in late November -- his fantasy value is heading into a tailspin. The combo guard has averaged 5.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game across his past four contests, shooting a paltry 25.8 percent from the floor. With Ja Morant (calf) nearing a return, most fantasy managers likely shouldn't be clinging to Williams.
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Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Records fifth double-double
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Edey fouled out of Sunday's 119-96 win over the Trail Blazers after recording 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes.
Edey is already up to five double-doubles in just 11 outings amid a dominant start in 2025-26, and he even tied a season high in dimes. The 2024 first-rounder is certainly off and running after a delayed start to the season due to offseason ankle surgery, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.1 assists in 25.8 minutes per game while shooting 63.3 percent from the field.
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