Memphis Grizzlies DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's meeting with Oklahoma City. This will mark the end of a run with 14 consecutive appearances for Williams Jr., who has been among Memphis' main offensive catalysts during the latter half of the season. Williams Jr.'s absence will boost the fantasy appeal of Luke Kennard (knee) and GG Jackson (knee) II, who are both returning to the lineup after sitting out Friday's contest against Atlanta. Jake LaRavia will also have a chance to keep building on his recent momentum.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Thunder. Heading into the day, Kennard carried a questionable tag due to a sore left knee, but the team has upgraded him to available. The 27-year-old sharpshooter returns from a one-game absence. Kennard played a very active role in the Grizzlies offense in his most recent appearances, averaging 20.0 points across two games with 21 total shot attempts, and he should get plenty of usage again as Memphis continues to battle the injury bug.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) is on the injury report as doubtful ahead of Friday's contest against Atlanta. He's landed on the report with left knee soreness, and the doubtful tag suggests it's unlikely Kennard will play. The 27-year-old has been one of the team's best offensive players recently, posting 40 points across the last two games with nine makes from downtown. There's a strong chance Jordan Goodwin will return to the lineup if Kennard can't play on Friday. He's been inactive for the last couple of contests after starting in four straight appearances. Goodwin's shooting numbers with Memphis are an awful sight, but a meeting with the defensively weak Hawks could change that. He's collected 7.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.3 steals as a starter for the Grizzlies.

Washington Wizards center Marvin Bagley III (back) remains out for Friday's game against the Hornets. The 2018 No. 2 overall pick exited Monday's matchup with the Utah Jazz because of back spasms and was ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Barring a significant setback, Bagley should be back soon. But until he returns to the lineup, Kyle Kuzma may spend time at the five spot. Richaun Holmes, who had 12 points, five rebounds, and two steals on Wednesday, is also worth adding to fantasy rosters despite the risk.

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) has been cleared to return to action against the 76ers on Wednesday. He'll get back to work after sitting out three games with a right quadriceps issue. Jackson Jr.'s return is set to push Trey Jemison back to the bench, where his fantasy value will be non-existent. Meanwhile, Jackson Jr. himself could be in for a feast, as Philadelphia remains without Joel Embiid (knee), and the visitors will likely have a tough time guarding the Grizzlies big man. In his last appearance, Jackson Jr. had an outstanding game against Minnesota's tough defense with a 33-point, 13-rebound double-double, and his overall productivity had been trending up before he got hurt.