Memphis Grizzlies DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. came close to his first triple-double in the NBA after leading the team to a surprising win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams finished the victory with 18 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and two turnovers while shooting 7-for-11 overall. Williams has provided a surprising boost to the team's offense since he's joined the starting lineup and has vaulted himself into fantasy basketball consideration. According to Basketball Monster, he has provided enough fantasy value over the last week to be a top 50 player in nine-category leagues and top 85 over the last two months. He's a must-roster and must-start player at this point until the Grizzlies get healthier.

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) won't play on Thursday evening against Milwaukee. The 24-year-old was on the floor on Wednesday night versus the Houston Rockets. He finished with 18 points. However, Jackson got into foul trouble, limiting him to just 28 minutes of work. Nonetheless, Memphis is looking to get players healthy. The team also needs players to remain on the floor, so it's likely Jackson is just getting an extra night off to rest entering the All-Star break. As a result, GG Jackson II and Santi Aldama should get extra chances on the scoring end, especially with the Grizzlies' lengthy injury report.

Washington Wizards centers Marvin Bagley III (back) and Richaun Holmes (recently traded) will both be inactive for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. The two big men are set to serve as Washington's primary centers when available, but the oft-injured Bagley will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a lower back contusion, and the Wizards just acquired Holmes in a trade on Thursday. Bagley and Holmes will try to return versus the visiting Philadelphia 76ers for the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday. Considering Daniel Gafford is out of the fold as well, this game could have a hard time staying competitive. Kyle Kuzma is in line to start at the five in a tough spot against a Celtics group that sits second in opponent field-goal percentage (44.9%) in 2023-24. Kristaps Porzingis could feast in a smash spot on Friday.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (illness) is a late addition to the injury report. Head coach Taylor Jenkins said that Kennard is trending towards being out. The Grizzlies would have a big hole to fill considering Kennard played 24 minutes last game. John Konchar could be worth a look as a streaming option if Kennard is unable to play. He could play close to 30 minutes with the Grizzlies shorthanded.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (hip) will go through his pregame routine with the intent of suiting up for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Jackson should make his return to the court after sitting out Tuesday's contest. His return should push Trey Jemison back to the bench. However, Jemison still has decent streaming value with the Grizzlies extremely shorthanded. Fantasy managers should double-check before tip-off to see if Jackson has been cleared to play.