Memphis Grizzlies DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (calf) will play in Friday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. He was at risk of missing a third consecutive game after Memphis initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. Aldama has been one of the best bench players in the league this season, but he is set for a spell as a starter, with Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) out week-to-week. In previous games as a starter this term, Aldama has averaged 12.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (calf) has a chance to return from a two-game absence after being listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. The 24-year-old has been dealing with a calf strain after dropping a double-double on March 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. Over those couple of games that Aldama missed, Vince Williams Jr. and Brandon Clarke saw some added opportunities. Williams joined the starting lineup and posted 12 points, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal against the Thunder. Clarke, on the other hand, registered 13 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Both can be considered strong streaming options.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (calf) will not be able to play through his questionable tag in Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City, leaving the Grizzlies especially short-handed at forward. Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) was already out, so Aldama's absence will leave even more work for Brandon Clarke, GG Jackson II, and Vince Williams Jr. alongside Zach Edey, who could also be forced to play more minutes with both Jackson and Aldama out.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) will be available to return after a two-game absence on Wednesday night for his team's big matchup with the Thunder. His return will help lessen the workload of Desmond Bane, but both guards will likely have to carry plenty of offense with Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) and Santi Aldama (calf) out. Morant has a 33.1% usage rate with JJJ off the floor this season, so he should be in for a busy night if his shoulder is up for it. Since this game has the highest point total of any game this season, there will be plenty of points available in what should be an up-tempo matchup against the Thunder. If you can get Morant into your lineup for Wednesday, he brings a very high ceiling, as usual.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with OKC. Ja Morant (shoulder) is also questionable, so Pippen could be in line for more work versus the best team in the National Basketball Association. However, if Morant and Pippen are sidelined, Luke Kennard, who had 17 points, seven boards, and two steals in Monday's loss to the Hawks, should handle things at the one. With Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) week-to-week, Kennard would be a must-start if Morant and Pippen aren't on the floor.