
Memphis Grizzlies DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings
Team Profile

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116.6 5thOffensive Rating
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108.7 23rdDefensive Rating
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8.0 4thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game123.3 1st
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Points per game Against114.6 8th
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Rebounds per game47.5 2nd
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Assists per game29.1 3rd

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) isn't expected to play on Saturday against the visiting Knicks. Ja Morant (shoulder) is done for the year, and Marcus Smart (finger) will miss at least six weeks. To make matters worse, Desmond Bane (ankle) won't suit up after tweaking his ankle on Friday night versus the Clippers, so the team will need to go deep into the rotation. As a result, Luke Kennard, David Roddy, Xavier Tillman Sr., Jacob Gilyard, Vince Williams Jr., and Ziaire Williams are all worth considering in any fantasy format on Saturday night, considering each player should see plenty of minutes and scoring chances.


Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (ankle) exited Friday's loss to the Clippers. The 25-year-old, who finished with 15 points, sprained his left ankle after stepping on Kawhi Leonard's foot near the end of the third quarter, ending his night after 23 minutes of work. Head coach Taylor Jenkins couldn't provide an update on Bane's health. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him in the lineup on Saturday versus the New York Knicks. It's another tough blow for Memphis, with the Grizzlies recently losing Ja Morant (shoulder) for the remainder of the year and Marcus Smart (finger) for the next six weeks. Nonetheless, Jaren Jackson Jr. should see an uptick on the scoring end without Bane, Morant, and Smart on the floor. Additionally, Ziaire Williams, Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia, and Xavier Tillman Sr. should draw streaming interest in deep fantasy leagues, even though none are routine producers offensively.


Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jackson will make his return after missing Tuesday's game due to a right knee contusion. The expectation is that Ziaire Williams and Xavier Tillman Sr. will see reduced roles in the rotation. However, Tillman should still have a fairly significant role with Bismack Biyombo being waived. Fantasy managers should expect Jackson to resume his normal role on Friday.


Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (knee) isn't expected to play in Tuesday's game versus the Dallas Mavericks. The 22-year-old has averaged a career-high 10.4 points and 5.5 rebounds this season. However, he's battled various ailments, including an ankle injury that kept him out to begin the 2023-24 campaign. Under normal circumstances, Aldama's potential absence wouldn't mean much to fantasy managers. But with Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) questionable, Aldama could see enough minutes to make him relevant. At any rate, if both players are ruled out, David Roddy, Xavier Tillman Sr., and Bismack Biyombo could handle nearly all of the minutes underneath the basket.


According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery. The 24-year-old suffered a subluxation of his right shoulder on Saturday. After experiencing soreness, he underwent an MRI. Unfortunately, the results weren't good, with the MRI revealing a labral tear in Morant's shoulder. It's a tough blow for Morant, who returned to the court in December after serving a 25-game suspension. In nine appearances this season, he averaged 25.1 points, 8.1 assists, and 5.8 rebounds. The Grizzlies struggled without the 2019 No. 2 overall pick, although the team was 6-3 when he was on the floor. Nevertheless, with Morant out of the equation, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart, and Jaren Jackson Jr. should get more scoring opportunities. Additionally, guys like Luke Kennard, Jacob Gilyard, Santi Aldama, Vince Williams Jr., and Derrick Rose (thigh) are worth monitoring in deeper fantasy leagues.
