Memphis Grizzlies DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (ankle) is forced to miss multiple games. The 26-year-old hurt his left ankle on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks and will sit out a second straight game on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins has said that Bane will "miss a little time" because of the injury. Bane's injury has given Luke Kennard an opportunity to start, but he struggled in Monday's win over the San Antonio Spurs, missing all three attempts from deep and finishing with six points. Kennard may not receive many more chances, as Marcus Smart (finger) and Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) are nearing their return to the lineup.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is set to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday after being upgraded from questionable to available. He will return after missing two games with shoulder soreness. Desmond Bane (ankle) will not be involved on Monday, so Morant should carry a huge load offensively for the Grizzlies. Luke Kennard started the last two games in Morant's absence and may remain in the starting lineup with Bane out. A few weeks ago, Morant cooked up a nice double-double with 21 points and 12 assists in his only previous matchup against the Spurs this season.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forwardDesmond Bane(ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Bane is sitting due to soreness in his left ankle. The injury occurred with just a few minutes left in Sunday's win over the Bucks. Memphis is likely cautiously considering the 26-year-old ankle since they are in the second half of back-to-back games. While Bane is on the shelf and Ja Morant(shoulder) is listed as questionable for the contest, Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia could see expanded roles this evening.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Milwaukee Bucks. He will be sidelined for a third time in five games after initially carrying a doubtful tag. Scotty Pippen Jr. has mostly filled in for Morant during his absences this season, but the Grizzlies went with Luke Kennard in the starting unit for the last game. He didn't disappoint, putting up 22 points on very efficient 9-for-15 shooting in a 120-119 win over the Houston Rockets. Pippen Jr. logged only 12 minutes off the bench in the game.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is listed as doubtful heading toward Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He didn't suit up when the Grizzlies met the Rockets on Thursday night, so it appears the right shoulder soreness will keep him off the floor for at least another game. Luke Kennard, who got the start on Thursday versus Houston and finished with 22 points, will presumably continue to fill the void at the one if Morant is officially ruled out, with Scotty Pippen Jr. coming in for relief.