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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Out until at least November
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Monday that Williams (shin) is "still a couple weeks away" from being ready for game action, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Williams will likely be re-evaluated later this month before the Grizzlies potentially clear him to resume basketball activities, but he'll require some ramp-up time after he missed all of training camp and the preseason with a stress reaction in the upper portion of his left tibia. As a second-year player in 2023-24, Williams saw ample playing time for a Grizzlies squad that was decimated by injuries, finishing the season with 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 three-pointers, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 27.6 minutes over his 56 appearances. He should be part of the rotation when healthy, but Williams will be looking at a smaller role if the likes of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart are able to stay on the court more frequently in 2024-25.
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Grizzlies' Cam Spencer: Still weeks away from playing
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Monday that Spencer (ankle) is "still a couple weeks away" from being ready for game action, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
The rookie second-round pick sustained what was believed to be a minor ankle sprain during the Las Vegas Summer League, but he remained a limited participant at the start of training camp and never saw any preseason action. Spencer's NBA debut looks like it will be delayed until at least November, and because he's occupying one of the Grizzlies' three two-way slots, he'll presumably pick up his first minutes in the G League with the Memphis Hustle rather than the parent club.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Likely to start in opener
Aldama is expected to start in place of Jaren Jackson (hamstring) at power forward in Wednesday's season opener versus the Jazz, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Jackson has been tending to what head coach Taylor Jenkins has referred to as a "low-grade hamstring strain" since the Grizzlies' first preseason practice, and though the standout big man is progressing well, he'll need to take part in more 5-on-5 work this week until Memphis signs off on him making his debut. With Jackson out for Wednesday and likely Friday against the Rockets in the front end of a back-to-back set, Aldama looks to be the next man up to join the second unit. Aldama should provide the Grizzlies with a floor-stretching element in the frontcourt next to rookie center Zach Edey, while Brandon Clarke should be the first big man off the bench and could serve as the top backup at both power forward and center. Aldama could have a fairly clear path to a 25-plus-minute role while Jackson is sidelined, but look for Aldama's playing time to tail off considerably once Jackson is ready to make his 2024-25 debut.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Out for first week
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Monday that Kennard won't be available for at least the first week of the regular season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Kennard can be safely ruled out for Wednesday's opener versus the Jazz as well as the Grizzlies' weekend back-to-back set Friday and Saturday versus the Rockets and Magic, respectively, while he recovers from foot soreness, which he suffered during a preseason contest last week. Of the five players the Grizzlies have ruled out for the season opener, Kennard and Jaren Jackson (hamstring) look to be the closest to returning, but Kennard is still likely in line for a bench role behind starting wings Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart once he's cleared to debut.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Will miss season opener
Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
According to head coach Taylor Jenkins, Jackson needs a couple more days of conditioning work and 5-on-5 scrimmaging before getting the green light to play. A return to the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockets isn't out of the question, but Saturday's home game versus Orlando is the more realistic target. With Jackson out for the opener while he tends to what Jenkins has referred to as a low-grade hamstring strain, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke and Santi Aldama could all be tasked with covering more minutes in the frontcourt.
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Grizzlies' Yuki Kawamura: Converted to two-way deal
The Grizzlies converted Kawamura's contract to a two-way deal Saturday, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Kawamura was previously on an Exhibit 10 contract but impressed in the preseason. The 23-year-old guard is now set to split time between the Grizzlies and the Memphis Hustle of the G League this season.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Grabs eight boards Friday
Morant registered 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 25 minutes in Friday's 114-109 preseason defeat to the Heat.
Morant returned to the starting lineup Friday following a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, and he finished the preseason finale with a team-high eight rebounds. Morant is looking to bounce back from a tumultuous 2023-24 campaign, during which he missed 73 regular-season games due to suspension and major shoulder surgery. During his last full season in 2022-23, he averaged 26.2 points, 8.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 31.9 minutes in 61 regular-season games.
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Grizzlies' Santi Aldama: Strong finish to preseason
Aldama logged 19 points (6-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes during Friday's 114-109 preseason loss to Miami.
Aldama co-led the Grizzlies in scoring Friday with Desmond Bane, and Aldama tied with Zach Edey for second-most rebounds behind Ja Morant (eight). Aldama saw an extended look during the preseason while Jaren Jackson (hamstring) was sidelined, and the former could start in some games during the 2024-25 regular season if the latter is unable to play.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Scores 19 points vs. Miami
Bane tallied 19 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven assists, four rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Friday's 114-109 preseason loss to the Heat.
Bane led the Grizzlies in assists Friday and co-led in scoring with Santi Aldama. Bane averaged a career-high 23.7 points per game in 2023-24, but he played only 42 regular-season games due to separate ankle and back injuries. The 2020 first-round pick will look to help lead the Grizzlies back to the NBA postseason alongside starters Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Jaren Jackson (hamstring) and rookie center Zach Edey.
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Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen: Coming off bench Friday
Pippen will come off the bench in the Grizzlies' preseason finale versus the Heat.
Pippen started at point guard in the Grizzlies' previous two exhibition games. However, Ja Morant is good to go and will get the start in Memphis' final game of the preseason. Pippen projects to provide depth minutes in the team's backcourt this season.
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Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia: Not in lineup Friday
LaRavia is not in the starting lineup in Friday's preseason game against the Heat.
LaRavia won't start in the preseason finale, as the Grizzlies will operate with a lineup that should be close to what they might go with Opening Night against the Jazz next Wednesday. LaRavia should carve out a steady role off the bench once the regular season begins.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Coming off bench in finale
Clarke will play a reserve role in Friday's preseason finale versus the Heat.
Clarke will come off the bench in favor of rookie Zach Edey. The latter is expected to start once the regular season tips off. As a result, Clarke, who returned late last season after recovering from an Achilles injury, figures to be the top depth center option.
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Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Returns to starting lineup
Edey will start at center in the Grizzlies' preseason finale against the Heat.
Edey has been the primary starting center during the exhibition season, though Brandon Clarke got the starting nod in Memphis' previous game. The rookie from Purdue has looked like a steal throughout the preseason and projects to start at center once the regular season tips off. He finished with 23 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes in Monday's 120-116 preseason win over the Pacers.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Starting preseason finale
Morant (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Heat.
As expected, Morant will feature in the backcourt alongside Marcus Smart, though it's uncertain how much of a workload he'll have. The star floor general will aim to remain healthy for the regular-season opener against Utah on Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Starting vs. Miami
Smart (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Heat.
As expected, Smart will suit up for the preseason finale, and the Grizzlies will open the game with a unit that should resemble the one that will play in the regular-season opener vs. Utah on Wednesday. Smart will start in the backcourt alongside Ja Morant (ankle).
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Grizzlies' Marcus Smart: Likely to play Friday
Smart (undisclosed) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Heat, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Smart will likely return to action Friday after missing the previous two preseason contests for an undisclosed reason. Smart's return should result in Jake LaRavia heading back to the bench.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Expected to suit up Friday
Morant (ankle) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game versus the Heat, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Morant is expected to return to action Friday after missing the last three preseason contests due to an ankle injury. The star guard should reclaim his starting spot from Scotty Pippen.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Won't play Friday
Jackson (hamstring) is out for Friday's preseason game versus the Heat, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Jackson has yet to play this preseason while dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain. However, Jackson is expected to suit up for Memphis' regular-season opener against the Jazz on Oct. 23.
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Grizzlies' Miles Norris: Inks deal with Memphis
Norris signed a contract with the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
The contract is likely an Exhibit 10 deal, which would grant the Grizzlies Norris' G League rights. After going undrafted in 2023, Norris has yet to appear in an NBA game. He spent the 2023-24 campaign with Atlanta's G League affiliate.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Partial practice participant
Jackson (hamstring) practiced Wednesday, but he remains questionable for Friday's preseason finale versus Miami, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Jackson continues to deal with a low-grade hamstring strain, and while he has yet to be fully cleared, the fact he has a chance to suit up Friday bodes well for his future availability. A decision on Jackson's status for Friday's game "will be made after Thursday's workout," per coach Taylor Jenkins.
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2023 Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
105.8 (30th) |
112.8 (12th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| J. Jackson Jr. PF Jaren Jackson Jr. PF | Hamstring |
| G. Jackson PF Gregory Jackson PF | Foot |
| V. Williams Jr. SF Vince Williams Jr. SF | Lower Leg |
| L. Kennard SG Luke Kennard SG | Foot |
| C. Spencer PG Cam Spencer PG | Ankle |
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