Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Out at least three weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Monday that Clarke (calf) has sustained a Grade 2 right calf strain and will be reevaluated in about three weeks.
Clarke missed the first 26 games of the season recovering from a knee injury and appeared in only one full game before straining his calf just four minutes into his second contest. Santi Aldama and Jock Landale will likely see increased roles as a result.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Ruled out for Monday
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Clarke (calf) will not play Monday against the Thunder.
Clarke left Saturday's game against the Wizards after four minutes and was unable to return. The Grizzlies went ahead and ruled him out for the first leg of this back-to-back set, and it remains to be seen if he'll be ready in time for Tuesday's action against the Jazz.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Early exit Saturday
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Clarke (calf) did not return to Saturday's game against the Wizards. He generated two points (1-2 FG), three rebounds and a steal across four minutes before exiting.
Clarke suffered a calf injury during the first quarter of Saturday's contest and was deemed doubtful to return. The 29-year-old never retook the floor after departing. Memphis has a back-to-back set that begins Monday against Oklahoma City.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Doubtful to return
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Clarke is doubtful to return to Saturday's game against the Wizards due to right calf soreness.
Clarke picked up the calf injury in the first quarter of Saturday's contest, and he's unlikely to return. It was just his second game of the campaign after being sidelined while rehabbing from offseason knee surgery. While he's sidelined, Santi Aldama and Jock Landale could see additional minutes.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Limited workload in debut
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Clarke (knee) recorded six points (2-7 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 victory over the Timberwolves.
Though he drew a start in his season debut after completing his recovery from a late September right knee procedure, Clarke was eased into action despite the absences of Ja Morant (ankle), Zach Edey (ankle) and other key rotation players for the Grizzlies. Clarke has had trouble staying on the court ever since being a first-round pick in 2019, so the team will likely be cautious with the 29-year-old big man's workload as he gets his legs back under him. The Grizzlies went with a supersized starting lineup without a true point guard Wednesday, but Clarke could move to the bench Saturday against the Wizards if Morant is cleared to return.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Starting Wednesday
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Clarke is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
With Ja Morant (ankle) out, Clarke will be thrust into the starting lineup in his first game of the season, and it'll be interesting to see what his minutes look like Wednesday night. Joining him in the first unit will be Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Making season debut
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Clarke (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Clarke has been recovering from offseason knee surgery and has finally received clearance to make his season debut. With Zach Edey (ankle) sidelined for multiple weeks, Clarke has the opportunity to claim a significant role off the bench. Given the lengthy layoff, the Grizzlies could look to ease Clarke into action.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Upgraded to questionable
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Clarke (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
After spending nearly two months in recovery mode due to offseason right knee surgery, Clarke appears to be on the cusp of making his season debut. The Grizzlies figure to have heavy restrictions in place for the 2019 first-rounder once he's cleared to hit the court, though. With Zach Edey (ankle) on the shelf, Clarke does have the opportunity to seize a sizable role in the Memphis frontcourt when he's eventually back up to speed.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Officially out
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Clarke (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Clarke has been practicing in the G League, but he's not yet ready for game action. His next opportunity for a return will arrive Wednesday in Minnesota.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Doubtful for Monday
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Clarke (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Clippers, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
While it's unlikely that Clarke will play, simply receiving the doubtful tag can be considered a sign of progress. Clarke recently got in a practice with Memphis' G League affiliate, which is a big step in his rehab from knee surgery.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Assigned to G League
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Clarke (knee) will practice with the G League's Memphis Hustle on Friday and will be recalled to the NBA directly following the session.
Clarke, who underwent a procedure to address knee synovitis Sep. 26, is seemingly making good progress based on this update. Based on previous reporting, a late-December return has been on the table for Clarke, making his status worth monitoring closely since the Grizzlies will be without Zach Edey (ankle) for multiple weeks.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Out another 6-9 weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Clarke (knee) is progressing well, but he will be sidelined for another six-to-nine weeks.
Clarke underwent a procedure to address knee synovitis back on Sep. 26, but a timetable was never provided at the time. The Grizzlies have provided more clarity this time around, and based on this updated timetable, the earliest possible return date would be Dec. 26 against the Bucks. Given his injury history, Clarke will likely face heavy restrictions once he does get the green light to return.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Undergoes procedure on knee
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Clarke will undergo a procedure to address knee synovitis and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPNreports.
Clarke missed the last 14 regular-season games and the four games in the first round of the playoffs during the 2024-25 campaign due to a PCL sprain. The 28-year-old has frequently battled injuries throughout his career, as he has never played more than 64 regular-season games during his previous six seasons in Memphis. He is expected to make a full recovery from the procedure on his knee, but it is uncertain when he'll make his debut during the 2025-26 season.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Won't have knee surgery
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Clarke received an orthobiologic injection in his right knee Monday, but he will not require surgery and is expected to make a full recovery prior to the 2025-26 regular season.
Clarke suffered a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee against the Trail Blazers on March 19. He went through several consultations to determine a rehab schedule, and it was determined that the 2019 first-round pick will not need surgery. Clarke appeared in 64 regular-season games (including 18 starts) and averaged 8.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 18.9 minutes per game prior to his knee injury.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Out for remainder of season
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The Grizzlies announced Saturday that Clarke has been diagnosed with a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Clarke sustained his right knee injury during the first quarter of Memphis' contest against Portland on March 19 and will now miss the remainder of the season. Jay Huff should receive increased playing time in his absence. Clarke will end the 2024-25 campaign averaging 8.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.9 minutes across his 64 regular-season appearances, including 18 starts.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Ruled out for Friday
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Clarke (knee) won't play in Friday's game against the Clippers.
Clarke picked up a right knee injury during Wednesday's game against the Blazers, and the issue will force him to miss Friday's matchup. Zach Edey and Jay Huff will likely serve as the Grizzlies' primary centers while Clarke sits out.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Doesn't return against Portland
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Clarke (knee) produced zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound across five minutes during Wednesday's 115-99 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Clarke was deemed doubtful to return after exiting Wednesday's contest with 2:04 remaining in the first quarter due to right shoulder soreness. The 28-year-old big man never returned to the game, and his status for Friday's matchup with the Clippers is uncertain.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Doubtful to return
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Clarke is doubtful to return to Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right knee soreness.
Clarke exited the contest with a right knee problem, and it's unclear whether he'll return to the court. The big man's status shouldn't affect many fantasy outcomes.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Good to go Wednesday
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Clarke (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Clarke didn't play against the Suns on Monday due to right knee soreness, but he's been cleared to return Wednesday. He has averaged 10.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 20.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Questionable for Wednesday
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Clarke (knee) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Clarke missed Monday's win against the Suns due to right knee soreness. If he's unable to play in Wednesday's game against Utah, the Grizzlies will likely turn to Jay Huff and GG Jackson to help pick up the slack in the frontcourt.
