Team Profile
Memphis Grizzlies
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116.7 4thOffensive Rating
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106.6 26thDefensive Rating
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10.1 3rdNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game123.1 1st
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Points per game Against112.3 12th
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Rebounds per game48.0 1st
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Assists per game29.5 3rd
Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (wrist) continues to deal with left wrist soreness and has been tagged as questionable for their Tuesday night contest against the New York Knicks. The second-year guard could not suit up against the Boston Celtics on Sunday and the Grizzlies were missing over half of their roster in a 40-point loss. Williams has become a big-time fantasy asset since the injuries have piled up for the Grizzlies. Across his last 13 games, Williams has averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals, 2.3 made threes, and 1.9 turnovers a game while shooting 50.8% from the floor and 43.5% from deep. If Williams plays, he's a must-start, but if he has to miss another game, the Grizzlies' health is too erratic to name a streaming option until there's a clearer report.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (hip) won't play on Sunday against the Celtics. The 24-year-old had 27 points off a game-high 21 attempts on Friday versus Golden State. He also had five boards, two steals, and two blocks. However, Jackson won't suit up because of a hip issue, which has bothered him for at least a few weeks. The Grizzlies injury report is loaded, so it's unknown who will take his spot in the lineup. But presumably, Jackson's minutes will be absorbed by Santi Aldama (tailbone) or Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee), assuming at least one can play.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) and Derrick Rose (hamstring) are expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Kennard will make his way back to the court after a three-game absence. Rose is available for the third time since the middle of December. Both players are going to play on a minutes restriction during Friday's game. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jacob Gilyard figure to have decreased roles with Kennard and Rose back in the picture. However, the Grizzlies are banged up enough that Pippen should still have a significant role in the rotation. Fantasy managers should be cautious about putting Kennard or Rose in their lineups with them being limited on Friday.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Williams is back after sitting out Monday's game due to left knee soreness. The second-year forward should play heavy minutes with the Grizzlies shorthanded right now. That being said, Williams is worth rostering in most fantasy formats because he's asked to do more with the Grizzlies having multiple key players injured. David Roddy is expected to head to the bench with Williams back in the mix.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Monday night and will not face the Sacramento Kings. The 23-year-old has been relatively healthy since stepping into a bigger role in the rotation. This would only be his third missed game since receiving more minutes and becoming a starter. While he's sidelined, along with 11 other players on the roster, the Grizzlies have signed Matthew Hurt to a 10-day contract. GG Jackson II and Scottie Pippen Jr. will likely be the biggest benefactors while Jackson would be the better streaming option.