Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (illness) is doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. The 30-year-old recently returned to the lineup after missing six games with a sprained ankle. However, after appearing in the Grizzlies' previous two contests, he's now expected to miss another game due to an illness. With Ja Morant (hip) out, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jaylen Well may continue to start. But their potential is capped with Desmond Bane back from his oblique injury.

Memphis Grizzlies guardMarcus Smart(ankle) is still listed asquestionablebut is on track to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Lakers,Shams Charaniareported on ESPN's "NBA Today." The 30-year-old Smart has missed the last six games with a right ankle sprain.Before being sidelined, he started the Grizzlies first five contests, averaging 5.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. His return will impactScotty Pippen Jr.'s usage, but he should still be involved. He remains a solid fantasy option until their star point guard, Ja Morant(hip), returns.

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (toe) could be out for the first time this season on Wednesday versus the Lakers, with the team listing him as questionable on the injury report. Clarke has been a starter for Memphis for the past couple of games, replacing Zach Edey. However, he's not had a big impact in the role, averaging 7.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in 17.0 minutes. Edey might return to the starting unit if Clarke is out on Wednesday, although the team could also replace him with Marcus Smart (ankle), who is on the cusp of returning to the lineup.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is nearing his return to action and could be back on the court Wednesday versus the Lakers. He practiced on Tuesday and has been listed as questionable for the game. The defensive specialist has previously carried a doubtful tag. Smart has missed six games with a right ankle sprain. Smart's return is bound to impact Scotty Pippen Jr.'s usage, but he should still be heavily involved and remains a good fantasy option until the Grizzlies get back their starting point guard Ja Morant (hip).

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hip) is considered week-to-week. The team announced Morant has been diagnosed with a posterior hip subluxation and multiple Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains. He will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday versus Portland. Memphis is also without Marcus Smart (ankle) and Desmond Bane (oblique), meaning the Scotty Pippen Jr. train is in full flow again. Making his first start of the campaign, Pippen Jr. produced his first career triple-double against Washington on Friday. As a result of the injuries, Jaylen Wells has also become a starter. Luke Kennard has just returned from injury and should get a chance to play a larger role as well.