Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Paces team with 23 points
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Bane recorded 23 points (8-17 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 128-114 loss to the Clippers.
With Ja Morant (knee) on the sidelines, Bane propped up the backcourt with a 16-point flourish in the first quarter before cooling off later in the game. The standout swingman has scored at least 20 points in five consecutive contests.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Hits for 20 points in win
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Bane supplied 20 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 win over Phoenix.
Bane had a strong shooting night, and his high rebound total helped out his bottom line immensely. Bane recorded 20 points for the second consecutive night after missing two games with an ankle sprain. He's not on a minute restriction and seems fully recovered, which is good news for a Memphis team that needs a healthy backcourt to remain effective.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Scores 20 points in return
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Bane had 20 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 125-112 loss to the Thunder.
Bane returned to the court after missing the past two games due to an ankle injury. Despite initially being tabled as week-to-week, Bane was able to blow through that timeline. He led the team in scoring and playing time, which would indicate that he should be good to go moving forward.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Playing Saturday vs. OKC
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Bane (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Bane has been sidelined for the Grizzlies' last two games due to a left ankle sprain, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to return Saturday. Bane's return will likely send Luke Kennard back to the bench. Bane averaged 21.3 points on 55.8 percent shooting (including 48.9 percent from three on 4.7 3PA/G), 6.4 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 33.2 minutes per game over his last 10 outings prior to his injury.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Iffy against Oklahoma City
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Bane (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Thunder.
Bane missed Memphis' previous two contests due to a left ankle sprain. Still, his questionable status for Saturday is a good sign that he isn't expected to remain sidelined for a significant period. However, if Bane is downgraded to out, Luke Kennard will likely receive increased playing time.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said prior to Monday's 128-109 win over the Spurs that Bane has been diagnosed with a left foot sprain following an MRI and will miss some time, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
While Jenkins didn't offer a definitive timeline for Bane's return, the coach said that the Grizzlies came away encouraged by the results of the MRI, which ruled out a more significant injury. In any case, Bane will most likely miss a second straight game Wednesday in Toronto, and his availability for the Grizzlies' remaining three games before the All-Star break would also appear to be in jeopardy. Luke Kennard entered the starting five at shooting guard in Bane's stead Monday, finishing with two points, three assists, one rebound and one steal in 22 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Won't play Monday
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Bane won't play Monday against the Spurs due to left ankle soreness.
Bane tweaked his left ankle in the final few minutes of Sunday's win over Milwaukee, so it's not a surprise to see the Grizzlies exercise caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Bane sidelined, a number of players could see an uptick in minutes, which includes Luke Kennard, GG Jackson and Jake LaRavia. Ja Morant (shoulder) remains questionable for the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: May be managing ankle injury
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Bane didn't play the final three minutes of Sunday's 132-119 win over the Bucks due to an apparent ankle injury, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Memphis never provided a formal update on Bane's status, but the fact that he exited the game when the Grizzlies were clinging to a five-point lead and didn't return make his status worth monitoring heading into Monday's game against the Spurs. Before departing, Bane put up 22 points (9-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Puts up 24 points
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Bane ended Thursday's 120-119 win over Houston with 24 points (11-24 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds and six assists over 40 minutes.
Bane had a bigger responsibility in the playmaking department due to the absence of Ja Morant (shoulder), and the former finished just four assists away from a triple-double. Regardless of whether Morant returns for Sunday's matchup at Milwaukee or not, Bane should be a productive player for the Grizzlies as he's finding ways to make his presence felt on both ends of the court.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Puts up 24 points in win
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Bane finished with 24 points (10-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), two rebounds, eight assists and one block across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 victory over Charlotte.
Bane has surpassed the 20-point plateau in six games in a row, and the former TCU standout continues to play at a high level as one of the Grizzlies' primary offensive weapons. He's averaging 22.5 points, 6.0 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game during that prolific six-game stretch.
Bane logged 22 points (7-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Monday's 108-106 victory over the Timberwolves.
Even though Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson could have bigger roles on offense on a more regular basis, there's no question Bane has found a way to stand out as a reliable scoring threat for Memphis. He's scored at least 20 points in five games in a row, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game in that span.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Excels in playmaking role
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Bane totaled 22 points (10-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, 14 assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 140-112 win over the Spurs.
The Grizzlies were without Ja Morant (foot) for this matchup Friday, and since Luke Kennard entered the starting unit as his replacement, it was Bane who ended up officiating as the primary playmaker -- and with excellent results. The 14 dimes represented a season-high mark for the former TCU star, extending his streak of games with at least 20 points to four appearances. Bane is averaging 22.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game over his last 10 contests.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Hits for 25 in Monday's loss
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Bane chipped in 25 points (9-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 120-118 loss to Houston.
The fifth-year guard continues to make an impact at both ends of the court. Over his last 12 appearances, Bane has drained multiple three-pointers 11 times and recorded multiple steals eight times, averaging 21.3 points, 6.0 assists, 5.3 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.8 steals over that stretch while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and 43.6 percent from long range.
Bane posted 21 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Saturday's 127-125 win over the Timberwolves.
Ja Morant didn't have his best performance Saturday, but Bane was one of the players who stepped up considerably to carry the Grizzlies to victory. The former TCU standout has managed to remain consistent on a game-to-game basis, and even though at times he operates as the Grizzlies' third-best scoring option, it's worth noting he's surpassed the 20-point plateau in five of his last six contests.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Chips in 16 points vs. Houston
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Bane amassed 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 119-115 loss to the Rockets.
Bane returned Thursday from a one-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, and he finished the contest as Memphis' third-leading scorer behind Ja Morant (27) and Jaren Jackson (21). Over his last 10 outings, Bane has averaged 20.9 points, 6.5 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Playing vs. Houston
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Bane (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
The Grizzlies will be close to being at full strength Thursday, as Bane is one of several regulars who were deemed available for this matchup. He'll return after a one-game absence and is averaging 19.2 points, 6.4 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game since the beginning of December.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Questionable with ankle sprain
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Bane (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Bane is in jeopardy of missing his second straight game Thursday due to an ankle sprain. Since Ja Morant (shoulder) is also iffy to play for the Grizzlies, Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard may have to orchestrate Memphis' offense against the Rockets, as Marcus Smart (finger) remains out. Across nine appearances with Bane unavailable this season, Pippen is averaging 14.6 points, 5.9 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.4 threes in 27.0 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Ruled out
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Bane (ankle) won't play Monday against the Mavericks.
Bane was considered doubtful leading up to Monday's clash due to a left ankle sprain, so this update arrives as expected. Look for Jaylen Wells, Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia to get more looks in Bane's absence.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Unlikely to play Monday
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Bane (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Bane has played through a left-ankle sprain against the Warriors on Friday, finishing with 22 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block over 35 minutes in a 121-113 loss. Jake LaRavia could make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Monday if Bane is unable to play.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Double-doubles with full stat line
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Bane produced 22 points (9-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-113 loss to the Warriors.
Bane led the Grizzlies on Saturday with 22 points and 10 assists, good for his third double-double of the season. The star guard is going to need to handle additional ball-handling duties for however long Ja Morant (shoulder) remains on the shelf, which should aid Bane's overall fantasy value following a sluggish start to the season. Across his last nine outings, Bane is averaging 21.4 points, 6.8 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.7 threes while shooting 40.0 percent from downtown.
