Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Logs 16 points in victory
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Wells finished with 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 121-103 victory over the Clippers.
Wells extended his double-digit scoring streak to nine games. The Washington State product has fully recovered from an abysmal start to the season, where he averaged only nine points per game over the first 10 contests. Wells has averaged 17.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists over the past five games, and he'll be called upon for more production if Ja Morant (ankle) is out later in the week.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Hits for 27 points in victory
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Spencer logged 27 points (9-13 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 121-103 win over the Clippers.
Spencer was scintillating beyond the arc, drilling seven of his 10 three-point attempts in the win. Monday marked the first time that Spencer passed the 30-minute threshold, and if Ja Morant's (ankle) injury persists after the upcoming two-day break, the second-year pro will be in line for another usage bump.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Logs season-high 31 points
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Jackson closed with 31 points (13-18 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, five blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Monday's 121-103 victory over the Clippers.
Fantasy managers have patiently waited for Jackson to explode, and he paid off with his best scoring total of the season versus the Clippers. Rebound totals have been disappointing for Jackson, who hasn't recorded a double-digit result in the category this season, but the scoring production was encouraging after a four-game run where he averaged only 9.5 points per game.
Morant suffered an ankle injury during the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Clippers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Morant injured his ankle on a drive to the basket and was in obvious pain after the play, per Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. He would check out with 3:40 remaining in the contest and didn't return with the game comfortably in hand. The team intends to re-evaluate the star point guard Tuesday, and the hope is that he managed to avoid a significant injury.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Officially out
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Clarke (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Clarke has been practicing in the G League, but he's not yet ready for game action. His next opportunity for a return will arrive Wednesday in Minnesota.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Remaining on restriction Monday
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Morant will be on a minutes limit Monday against the Clippers, Janis Carr Orange County Register reports.
Morant was on a 25-minute restriction in his first game back Friday against the Jazz, and he figures to stick around that mark again Monday as the Grizzlies ease him back into action. He was incredibly effective in a 130-126 loss Monday, racking up 21 points, four rebounds, 10 assists and one block.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: To be evaluated in three weeks
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Konchar underwent successful left thumb surgery Thursday and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
The team initially reported that Konchar was out indefinitely following surgery, so this latest update brings some more clarity around his timetable for a return. He'll remain sidelined at least until the end of the calendar year and likely into January as he rehabs from a procedure that repaired a torn UCL in his left thumb.
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Grizzlies' Jock Landale: Garnering larger role sans Edey
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Landale totaled eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes during Friday's 130-126 loss to the Jazz.
With Zach Edey sidelined to begin the season following left ankle surgery, Landale started the first 13 games at center, averaging 10.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 combined steals-plus-blocks a night while shooting 56.8 percent from the field during that stretch. Edey left last week's game against Portland after suffering a stress reaction in his left ankle, and Landale went on to post 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes during a 119-96 win. With Edey expected to miss at least a month, it was safe to assume that Landale would reclaim a starting spot, but Memphis opted to start Jaren Jackson and Santi Aldama in the frontcourt Friday, leaving Landale to come off the bench. Despite operating as a reserve, Landale played at least 27 minutes for only the fifth time this season. Whether he's a regular starter in Edey's absence or not, Landale should have a sizable role within the rotation and should be back on fantasy radars.
Clarke (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Clippers, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
While it's unlikely that Clarke will play, simply receiving the doubtful tag can be considered a sign of progress. Clarke recently got in a practice with Memphis' G League affiliate, which is a big step in his rehab from knee surgery.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Adds 19 points in loss
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Wells notched 19 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 130-126 loss to Utah.
Wells put together another solid night on the offensive end, reaching double figures for an eighth straight matchup. He's averaging 18.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.8 made threes in 29.6 minutes during this hot stretch.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Perfect from field Friday
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Spencer had 20 points (6-6 FG, 6-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes during Friday's 130-126 loss to the Jazz.
Spencer made the most of his minutes off the bench, making each of his shots from the field and putting up solid numbers as a playmaker. Spencer is making a strong case to earn more minutes. He's scored in double digits in each of his last nine outings off the bench, averaging 15.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists across 25.1 minutes per game in that span.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Scores 22 in starting role
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Aldama provided 22 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 130-126 loss to the Jazz.
Aldama moved to the starting lineup ahead of Friday's matchup due to the absence of Zach Edey (ankle), and the Spaniard posted an impressive line while handling a heavy workload. Aldama has scored at least 20 points in each of his three starts this season, and he might remain in that role as long as Edey is sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Fifth double-double of season
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Coward notched 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds and six assists across 29 minutes during Friday's 130-126 loss to the Jazz.
Coward recorded his fifth double-double of the season, and the rookie continues to perform at a high level now that he's entrenched as a starter in Memphis' backcourt. Since moving to a starting role Nov. 15, Coward is averaging a solid line of 12.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.3 blocks on 27.8 minutes per game in 12 straight starts.
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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