MEM
Another absence coming
Aldama's absence streak will extend to five games Saturday due to a right calf strain. Aldama's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Sacramento.
Mar 15, 14:18
Unlikely to play Saturday
Williams is expected to sit out the second leg of Memphis' back-to-back Saturday due to a right ankle injury. If Williams is further downgraded to out, Luke Kennard will likely receive increased playing time.
Mar 15, 14:15
MEM
Iffy against Miami
Morant is in danger of missing the second leg of Memphis' back-to-back Saturday due to a right shoulder injury. If the star guard is forced to sit out against Miami, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Mar 15, 14:11
Scores 13 points in loss
Jackson returned to the hardwood following a five-game absence, and the big man looked a bit rusty on offense. He did leave his mark on the defensive end, though, tallying a combined six steals-plus-blocks, but the Grizzlies need more from him on offense, especially when one of Ja Morant or Desmond Bane isn't at his best. Jackson should continue to have opportunities to produce as long as he remains in the starting lineup, which will be the case as long as he's healthy while forming an imposing frontcourt duo alongside Zach Edey.
Mar 15, 09:39
MEM
Struggles with shot Friday
Ja Morant led the way for the Grizzlies with an outstanding 44-point effort, but Bane, who has found a way to step up on a regular basis in recent weeks, was unable to follow suit. The veteran forward had a rough showing on offense, and at least from an efficiency perspective, this was one of his worst outings of the campaign. Bane is still averaging a solid line of 20.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game since the beginning of March, so he should find a way to bounce back sooner than later -- possibly against the Heat on Saturday in the second leg of this back-to-back set.
Mar 15, 09:37