LaRavia (eye) will not play in Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
LaRavia has been sidelined since Nov. 1, though he is believed to be getting closer to a return. He was struggling before the injury, shooting just 35.0 percent from the field through five appearances.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Doubtful for Friday
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LaRavia (eye) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
LaRavia is in the midst of a multi-week absence due to a corneal abrasion in his left eye. While he'll likely remain out Friday, it's encouraging that he's deemed doubtful on the initial injury report rather than immediately being ruled out. Although the Grizzlies remain shorthanded, it seems unlikely that LaRavia will have a significant role upon his return.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that LaRavia will undergo a procedure to address a corneal abrasion in his left eye and will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks.
The prolonged shutdown is a major blow to LaRavia, as the Grizzlies were giving him some G League reps in recent days to boost his confidence after a slow start to the campaign. His absence won't have any implications on the Grizzlies' rotation, though it prevents LaRavia from potentially capturing a steady role on the second unit while Memphis is now down six players due to injury and is still awaiting Ja Morant's return from suspension.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Assigned to G League
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LaRavia (eye) was assigned to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Monday.
LaRavia has missed the last two games due to a left eye abrasion, but it's relatively encouraging that he'll get some work in with the G League club. He's slated to be recalled by the parent club Tuesday.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Out Sunday
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LaRavia (eye) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
LaRavia will miss his second straight on account of a left eye abrasion. He isn't a regular part of Memphis' rotation, so his absence Sunday should largely go unnoticed.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Doubtful Sunday
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LaRavia (eye) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Celtics.
LaRavia is dealing with an eye abrasion and will likely miss a second straight game.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Out Saturday
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LaRavia (eye) won't play Saturday against the Spurs.
LaRavia isn't a regular part of the Memphis rotation, so his absence Saturday shouldn't affect how Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins distributes the minutes among his players.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Iffy for Saturday
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LaRavia is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs due to a left eye abrasion.
LaRavia was recalled from the G League for Saturday's game but is dealing with an eye issue. If he's downgraded to out, his absence is unlikely to affect Memphis' rotation.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Returns to NBA
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The Grizzlies recalled LaRavia from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday.
LaRavia is averaging 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.2 minutes across his five appearances for the Grizzlies this season. The second-year forward will be available for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Sent to G League
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The Grizzlies assigned LaRavia (toe) to the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Friday.
LaRavia was originally deemed doubtful for Friday's contest against Utah but now won't be able to play while in the G League. LaRavia has averaged 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds across his last five NBA appearances.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Doubtful Friday
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LaRavia is doubtful for Friday's game against the Jazz due to a left great toe contusion.
LaRavia hasn't played in the Grizzlies' past three games and was recently assigned to the G League. Even though he's been recalled, he probably won't take the floor.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Recalled to NBA
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The Grizzlies recalled LaRavia from the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Wednesday.
LaRavia will return to the NBA after a short stint in the G League. The second-year forward is averaging 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.2 minutes across his five appearances for the Grizzlies this season.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Records four points
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LaRavia produced four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) over eight minutes during Wednesday's 133-109 loss to Utah.
LaRavia saw double-digit minutes in the first three games of the season but has been limited to single-digit minutes in the last two matchups. He's averaging 3.4 points in 12.2 minutes per game this year and doesn't have much fantasy upside, even with the Grizzlies dealing with several early-season absences.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Team option picked up
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The Grizzlies exercised LaRavia's third-year team option Monday.
LaRavia didn't see the floor much as a rookie in 2022-23, averaging 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.8 minutes across 35 contests. However, the Grizzlies are very thin this season due to Ja Morant's suspension and injuries to Brandon Clarke (Achilles) and Steven Adams (knee), so there is plenty of opportunity for LaRavia this time around.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Contributes off bench Tuesday
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LaRavia delivered 16 points (5-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a block across 22 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 108-102 preseason win over the Bucks.
LaRavia didn't have his best shooting performance Tuesday and struggled from behind the arc, but he still posted a solid stat line while reaching the 15-point mark. LaRavia is in the mix for bench minutes once the regular season rolls around, and he could be a decent scoring threat in the second unit. He averaged just 3.0 points per game as a rookie, but he's bound to surpass that mark if given a bigger role in 2023-24.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Big volume in win
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LaRavia posted 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in 20 minutes during Sunday's 127-122 preseason win over Indiana.
LaRavia's 14 shot attempts trailed only Jaren Jackson for the team lead. Despite LaRavia's single assist, he spent numerous possessions as the Grizzlies' transition ball handler or offensive initiator. The 21-year-old has point-forward upside, but he's yet to capitalize on the NBA stage. LaRavia shot 38.9 percent from the field along with a 1.17 AST/TO ratio in 35 games last season.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Feasts at free throw line
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LaRavia recorded 22 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-11 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 83-74 Summer League loss to the Clippers.
LaRavia has been one of Memphis' leading scorers throughout the Summer League. While his efficiency has been inconsistent, his volume from the charity stripe allowed him to post at least 20 points for the second straight outing.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Pops for 25 points
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LaRavia collected 25 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3PT, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two steals over 29 minutes of Wednesday's 94-86 Summer League win over the Thunder.
After going 2-for-11 from the field in the Grizzlies' Summer League opener, LaRavia came out of the gates on fire, pouring in 16 points in the first quarter. He finished with a team-high 25 points while grabbing a pair of steals. After splitting time between the NBA and the G League last season, LaRavia will look to carve out a rotation spot with the Grizzlies in 2023-24.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Struggles with shot to start summer
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LaRavia (calf) recorded 11 points (2-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 94-92 Summer League win over the 76ers.
LaRavia dealt with a calf injury at the end of the 2022-23 campaign, but he appears to have moved past the issue and should be full go this offseason. The 21-year-old struggled with his shot Monday, but he figures to be a focal point for Memphis' Summer League squad over the next two weeks.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Remains out Friday
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LaRavia (calf) won't play in Game 6 versus the Lakers on Friday.
LaRavia's absence streak will extend to 10 games Friday due to right calf soreness. The rookie forward is unlikely to crack Memphis' playoff rotation even when available.
