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Grizzlies News
#3 C
Christian Koloko: Gets another 10 day-deal
Jan 2nd
The Grizzlies signed Koloko to a second 10-day contract Friday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
#3 SF
Vince Williams: Won't play Friday
Jan 1st
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
#4 SG
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Could return Friday vs. LAL
Jan 1st
Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
#1 SF
Jaylen Wells: Questionable to face LAL
Jan 1st
Wells (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
#1 SG
Cedric Coward: Career night in OT loss
Dec 31st
Coward finished with 28 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 16 rebounds and four assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 139-136 overtime loss to Philadelphia.
#3 SG
Cam Spencer: Quiet in loss Tuesday
Dec 30th
Spencer racked up seven points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and five assists in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 139-136 overtime loss to the 76ers.
#2 C
Jock Landale: Limited in return
Dec 30th
Landale closed Tuesday's 139-136 overtime loss to the 76ers with six points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes.
#1 PG
Ja Morant: Pours in 40 points in loss
Dec 30th
Morant tallied 40 points (16-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals over 34 minutes during the Grizzlies' 139-136 overtime loss to the 76ers on Tuesday.
#1 PF
Santi Aldama: Back to bench Tuesday
Dec 30th
Aldama is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
#2 PF
Jaren Jackson: Ties season high with 31 points
Dec 28th
Jackson logged 31 points (11-25 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during the Grizzlies' 116-112 loss to the Wizards on Sunday.
#5 SG
Jahmai Mashack: Diverse line in G League win
Dec 28th
Mashack totaled 18 points (7-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds, four steals and two blocks across 37 minutes in Saturday's 117-116 G League win over the Valley Suns.
#3 PF
GG Jackson: Not starting Friday
Dec 26th
Jackson is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Bucks on Friday.
#3 PG
Javon Small: Dishes out seven assists in return
Dec 24th
Small (toe) tallied zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven assists, two rebounds and one steal across 12 minutes Tuesday in the Grizzlies' 137-128 win over the Jazz.
#6 PF
Brandon Clarke: Out at least three weeks
Dec 22nd
The Grizzlies announced Monday that Clarke (calf) has sustained a Grade 2 right calf strain and will be reevaluated in about three weeks.
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#3 SG
Gabe Vincent: Won't go Friday
Jan 1st
Vincent (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
#2 PF
Jarred Vanderbilt: Dealing with leg soreness
Jan 1st
Vanderbilt is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies due to right leg soreness.
#7 SF
Adou Thiero: Out indefinitely with MCL sprain
Dec 31st
The Lakers announced Wednesday that Thiero has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
#2 C
Jaxson Hayes: Scores 13 points in loss
Dec 31st
Hayes (ankle) racked up 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 128-106 loss to the Pistons.
#3 PF
Jake LaRavia: Posts nine points with first unit
Dec 31st
LaRavia posted nine points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 128-106 loss to the Pistons.
#1 PG
Luka Doncic: Paces team with 30 points in loss
Dec 31st
Doncic notched 30 points (9-22 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 9-13 FT), five rebounds and 11 assists in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 128-106 loss to the Pistons.
#1 PF
LeBron James: Logs 17 points on 41st birthday
Dec 31st
James supplied 17 points (6-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 128-106 loss to the Pistons.
#1 SF
Rui Hachimura: Missing two-game set vs. Memphis
Dec 30th
Hachimura (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons and will also miss the Lakers' two-game set against the Grizzlies on Friday and Sunday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
#5 SG
Nick Smith: Steps up with 21 points off bench
Dec 29th
Smith logged 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 win over Sacramento.
#1 C
Deandre Ayton: Posts double-double in victory
Dec 29th
Ayton finished Sunday's 125-101 win over the Kings with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 30 minutes.
#1 SG
Marcus Smart: Starting Sunday
Dec 28th
Smart will start Sunday's game against the Kings, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
#4 C
Drew Timme: Available Sunday
Dec 28th
Timme (concussion) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings.
#7 SG
Austin Reaves: Out again with calf strain
Dec 26th
Reaves was diagnosed Friday with a Grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
#5 PG
Bronny James: Recalled to NBA
Dec 22nd
Los Angeles recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.
#3 C
Maxi Kleber: Logs 19 minutes in return
Dec 19th
Kleber (back) accumulated five points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block in 19 minutes during Thursday's 143-135 victory over the Jazz.