Memphis Grizzlies DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

The Memphis Grizzlies have added guard Luke Kennard (thigh) to their injury report as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Memphis is downgrading Kennard's status due to soreness in his right thigh after the sharpshooter wasn't on their original report. The 27-year-old former first-rounder has been thrust into a prominent role because of a rash of injuries to the Grizzlies' backcourt, reaching double scoring figures and burying multiple three-pointers in each of his last seven games with 4.6 assists per contest over this stretch. Vince Williams Jr., John Konchar, and Jacob Gilyard would all likely experience a bump in usage if Kennard is out, but this matchup features the lowest implied point total (213.5) on Wednesday's slate.

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Miami. The Spaniard couldn't finish Monday's contest against Toronto due to right knee soreness and will be kept out of the lineup Wednesday with the same issue. Xavier Tillman Sr. will likely move back into the starting unit without Aldama, while GG Jackson and David Roddy could get some extra work. Tillman Sr. has posted 7.7 points and 6.4 rebounds in 12 starts this season. He will likely have a tough time against elite defender Bam Adebayo on Wednesday.

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama couldn't complete Monday's game against Toronto due to right knee soreness. He contributed 10 points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal as a starter in 23 minutes. Aldama remained in the starting unit despite Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) being available again. The latter had two points and four rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench. Tillman Sr. didn't do too well on Monday, but he will be the likeliest man to cover for Aldama if the Spaniard needs to take some time off.

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.