Memphis Grizzlies DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (thumb) has been ruled out against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday due to a thumb sprain. The 27-year-old was able to play 21 minutes in their last game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday and posted seven points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block. While he's been getting north of 20 minutes a night, Konchar hasn't turned that into consistent production that would help managers in shallower fantasy leagues. While he's watching from the sidelines, GG Jackson II, Jake LaRavia, and Lamar Stevens should all see some added time off of the bench.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jackson is back in action after sitting out the final game before the All-Star break. His return will shift Trey Jemison back to the bench on Friday. Jemison won't offer strong streaming appeal while behind Jackson in the rotation. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups and make sure Jackson is in there.

Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad) again popped up on the injury report with tendon soreness in his right quad but was tagged as probable on Friday. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year did not play in the team's last game right before the All-Star break, so the injury status for the first game back after almost 10 days off is a bit concerning. The good thing is that he's expected to play and for a team that has been through the injury gauntlet, at least they'll have one starter available. Jackson has been a top 60 fantasy asset in nine-category leagues and should remain in that are for the rest of the season as long as the Grizzlies don't decide to tank.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (ankle) continues to work his way back to the court. Recently, Bane was given a 3-5 week timetable to get back on the floor. That timetable would put Bane back in action around the middle of March. That isn't great news for fantasy managers as it would likely already be in the late stages of the playoffs by that point. As for the Grizzlies, Luke Kennard and Vince Williams Jr. should continue playing bigger roles until Bane returns.

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.