Metu (knee) is starting Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Metu dealt with left knee soreness ahead of Friday's matchup, but he'll be active and return to the starting five. He's come off the bench in two of his last three appearances and has averaged 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game during that time.