Memphis Grizzlies DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was seemingly unstoppable during Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unfortunately, Jackson got into foul trouble otherwise it could've been a career game for him. Jackson was limited to 27 minutes, but still made the most of it. He shot 15-of-23 from the floor for 36 points, while recording three rebounds, and one assist in the loss. Fantasy managers will take the high scoring game, but he looks to do more as a rebounder and defender against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) is considered questionable for Monday's matchup against Golden State. He's bothered by a right knee problem that has already kept Jackson Jr. out of the lineup twice in the last three games. With Memphis' season pretty much over already due to a number of injuries and bad results, it wouldn't be surprising to see the team keep Jackson Jr. off the court until he's fully healthy. The frontcourt injuries have made Xavier Tillman Sr. a very attractive fantasy piece, while GG Jackson also burst onto the scene at the weekend against the Knicks with a team-high 20 points and six rebounds off the bench.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (ankle) has been diagnosed with a grade 3 ankle sprain and the team announced that he will be re-evaluated in six weeks. This comes as a huge blow to the already depleted Grizzlies that will deal without Ja Morant (shoulder) for the rest of the season. Marcus Smart (finger) is also set to miss some time, so it seems Jacob Gilyard, Luke Kennard, David Roddy, Vince Williams Jr., and GG Jackson II will all see more time while the former four names should remain in the starting five like they did on Saturday. Williams, Gilyard, and Kennard seem to be good streaming candidates regardless of league size while Roddy and Jackson are better suited in deep leagues. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on Bane's status, because if the team is very far out of contention by the time Bane is able to return, they may think it isn't worth it.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wizards acquired forward/center Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers, and two second-round picks from Detroit. In exchange, the Pistons received Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. The focal point of the deal centers around Bagley, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft. He spent just over three seasons in Sacramento to begin his career. Unfortunately, he wasn't a constant performer and was moved to Detroit during the 2021-22 campaign. Since then, his situation hasn't changed, considering he's had a tough time finding a routine spot in the rotation. But Bagley has potential, averaging 14.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in 10 starts with the Pistons this season. If he can get consistent minutes with the Wizards, the 24-year-old will see an uptick in fantasy interest. Still, his shooting percentages need work, so fantasy managers with room to spare shouldn't label him as anything more than a speculative roster addition.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old logged 23 minutes on Friday versus the Clippers. However, his night ended because of a sprained ankle after stepping on Kawhi Leonard's foot near the end of the third quarter. It's a tough situation for Memphis, considering Ja Morant (shoulder) is done for the year, and Marcus Smart (finger) is sidelined for six weeks. Even worse, Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) isn't expected to suit up on Saturday night, meaning guys like David Roddy, Luke Kennard, Ziaire Williams, Vince Williams Jr., and Xavier Tillman Sr. should get all the minutes they can handle.