Spencer won't start Monday's game against New Orleans.
Ty Jerome (back) is back in the lineup, sending Spencer to the second unit. The sharpshooter has averaged 8.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 58.8 percent from downtown across 18.0 minutes per game in five appearances off the bench this season.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Double-doubles in spot start
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Spencer closed Saturday's 136-105 victory over the Kings with 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, 13 assists and one steal in 25 minutes.
Spencer made his first start of the regular season Saturday due to the absence of Ty Jerome (back). Spencer answered the call by tying a career high in assists en route to his first double-double of the season and seventh of his three-year NBA career. He would likely revert to a bench role against the Pelicans on Monday if Jerome is cleared to return.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Starting vs. Sacramento
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Spencer is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Kings on Saturday.
Spencer has come off the bench in each of the first five games of the regular season, but he'll get his first start of the 2026-27 campaign Saturday due to the absence of Ty Jerome (back). Spencer is averaging 8.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.0 threes and 0.8 steals over 18.0 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Earning more playing time
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Spencer produced eight points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 win over Portland.
Spencer registered season highs in both boards and dimes Thursday, leading the second unit in the latter category. Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal believes Spencer has leapfrogged Scotty Pippen in the backcourt rotation hierarchy, so Spencer's stock in fantasy looks to be very much on the rise.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Efficient 13 points
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Spencer posted 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during Sunday's 123-112 win over Sacramento.
With Ty Jerome taking the league by storm in the early going, Spencer is falling behind in the race for minutes at point guard. Spencer should continue battling with Scotty Pippen for the backup playing time.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Spotless beyond the arc in win
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Spencer tallied 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes in Friday's 117-98 preseason win over the Hornets.
Spencer was perfect from three-point range off the bench, posting his best scoring night of the preseason. The third-year guard started 20 games for Memphis last season, but he's expected to begin the 2026-27 campaign in the second unit behind Cedric Coward.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Sees 14 minutes in win
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Spencer finished with eight points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes during Monday's 132-123 preseason win over Atlanta.
Spencer came off the bench and shared the floor with Scotty Pippen for a portion of the contest, continuing an experiment Memphis utilized during training camp. Spencer is among several players competing for starting and rotation opportunities and offers valuable shooting after hitting 44.8 percent of his threes during the 2025-26 regular season.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: In mix for starting spot
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Spencer is in the mix for a spot in the Grizzlies' starting five to begin the 2026-27 season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen are competing for the starting point guard job with Ja Morant now in Portland, though there's also a battle for starting spots on the wings in Memphis. Cedric Coward, Jerami Grant and Jaylen Wells are all competing with Spencer for a role in the first unit. The 26-year-old shot an impressive 44.8 percent from beyond the arc in 2025-26, averaging 11.1 points and 2.0 triples per game across 72 regular-season games (20 starts). Spencer also averaged 5.6 assists per tilt and could operate as a secondary playmaker in the Grizzlies' starting five. Regardless, he should continue seeing a sizable role for a rebuilding Memphis squad.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Primed for significant role
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Spencer (back) should have a significant role next season after the Grizzlies traded Ja Morant to the Trail Blazers this offseason.
Memphis has a three-way competition brewing for No. 1 point guard duties ahead of training camp, featuring Scotty Pippen (toe), Ty Jerome (ankle) and Spencer. Even if he fails to seize a starting position to open the year, Spencer is far more likely than D'Angelo Russell to play meaningful minutes in the backcourt off the bench for the rebuilding Grizzlies. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) also agreed to a buyout with Memphis on Saturday, further improving Spencer's chances of claiming a big role with the second unit.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Out for Sunday
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Spencer (back) will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Rockets.
Spencer will end his campaign with three consecutive absences. Overall, it was a breakout season for the second-year pro, who set career highs essentially across the board. In his 23.8 minutes per game, Spencer averaged 11.1 points, 5.6 assists and 2.5 rebounds.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Won't play Sunday
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Spencer (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee.
Spencer is in danger of missing his second straight game, which could result in major minutes for Adama Bal. Check back for official word on Spencer's status closer to Sunday's tipoff.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Starting versus Phoenix
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Spencer will start Monday's game against Phoenix.
Spencer didn't play in Saturday's 125-124 win over the Bulls. However, he will suit up Monday and make his first start since March 13. In 17 starts this season, the 2024 No. 53 overall pick has averaged 11.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.7 steals across 29.1 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Not listed on injury report
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Spencer (back) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's matchup with the Suns.
Spencer is set to return from a one-game absence, and he should see quality minutes with Ty Jerome (ankle) out and Javon Small (back) not expected to play. Spencer has handed out a total of 17 dimes over his past two appearances, while committing just two turnovers.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Ruled out Saturday
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Spencer (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
As expected, Spencer will miss Saturday's contest due to lower-back soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against Phoenix. The Grizzlies will be extremely shorthanded against Chicago, so Rayan Rupert, Jahmai Mashack (ankle/nose) and DeJon Jarreau will likely see increased minutes.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Double-doubles in loss
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Spencer accumulated 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 119-109 loss to the Rockets.
Spencer missed all six of his shot attempts during Wednesday's loss to the Spurs, but he scored efficiently in this one and got some extra minutes with Ty Jerome (ankle) missing another game. As long as Jerome is sidelined, Spencer should be a reliable source of dimes.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Bench role Monday
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Spencer is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Spencer started Friday against the Pistons and poured in an efficient 19 points but will revert to a reserve role Monday as the Grizzlies are slated to start Walter Clayton, Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Rayan Rupert and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Spencer has come off the bench in 46 of his 63 appearances this season, averaging 11.5 points, 4.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 22.2 minutes per contest as a reserve.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Cleared to play
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Spencer (back) is available for Friday's game against Detroit.
Spencer is no longer on the injury report after missing the front end of this back-to-back set. Spencer may be hard to trust in fantasy hoops, given Memphis' volatile rotations and injury reports, but Walter Clayton (ankle) is doubtful Friday, Scotty Pippen (toe) is done for the season, and it's unclear when or if Ja Morant (elbow) will suit up again, opening the door for Spencer to see decent minutes as a resreve against Detroit.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Spencer is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Warriors on Wednesday.
Spencer started in Monday's loss to the Kings, when he finished with seven points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 22 minutes. He'll come off the bench for Wednesday's contest while the Grizzlies go with a starting five of Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells, Javon Small, GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Starting nod Monday
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Spencer is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kings.
Spencer will draw his first start since Jan. 30 with Cedric Coward (knee) still sidelined. In 14 starts this season, the 25-year-old is averaging 11.4 points, 9.0 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 29.6 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Struggles in loss
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Spencer supplied two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists over 24 minutes during Monday's 114-113 loss to the Warriors.
Spencer matched his season low with two points, continuing to play off the bench behind Ty Jerome. Despite what has been a breakout campaign, Spencer's long-term fantasy value remains somewhat of a mystery. He now has plenty of competition for playing time, having to deal with the likes of Jerome, Scottie Pippen, Walter Clayton (calf) and eventually, Ja Morant (elbow). Spencer remains a soft hold in standard formats, although it wouldn't be surprising to see him let go in a few spots, given the uncertainty.
