BRANDON CLARKE NEWS

Sitting Monday Clarke (Achilles) won't play Monday against Denver.

Impact Clarke was considered doubtful leading up to Monday's tipoff, and it's since been announced that he'll be held out. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday against the Lakers.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to suit up vs. Denver Clarke (Achilles) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Clarke continues to deal with an Achilles injury and will likely be unavailable again Monday, but it's encouraging that he's doubtful for the team's tilt against the Nuggets rather than being immediately ruled out. However, it's unclear whether the Grizzlies will bring him back before the end of the regular season.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Clarke (Achilles) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Clarke continues to rehab from an Achilles injury, and at this point, it would be surprising if he plays before the end of the season. After all, the Grizzlies aren't reaching the playoffs, and there are only a few weeks left before the start of the postseason. Clarke's next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Monday.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Clarke (Achilles) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Despite Clarke logging practices in the G League, he has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a left Achilles injury. Clarke's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Spurs.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Clarke (Achilles) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.

Impact Clarke was assigned to and recalled from the team's G League affiliate Sunday, presumably so he could get a practice in with the team, suggesting that he is progressing towards a return. His return will not come Monday, however, making his next opportunity to suit up Wednesday against the Warriors.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices with G League again The Grizzlies recalled Clarke (Achilles) from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.

Impact Clarke was assigned and recalled on the same day and presumably went through another practice with the Grizzlies' G League affiliate, as the Hustle didn't play a game Saturday. The veteran forward has yet to play this season while rehabbing from an Achilles surgery last year, but he's nearing a return to game action. However, even when cleared, Clarke figures to operate under major restrictions.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Clarke (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Clarke, who's yet to play this year while rehabbing from Achilles surgery, is nearing a return to game action but will miss at least one more contest. His next chance to suit up will come Monday in Sacramento, but even if he's cleared to suit up, Clarke will likely be under major restrictions.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices with G League squad Clarke (Achilles) has been sent down to the Grizzlies G League affiliate for practice.

Impact Clarke continues to make steady progress in his recovery from his Achilles injury, and if things continue to trend in this positive direction, there's a decent chance he'll make it back to the floor before the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. However, he's going to be brought back slowly with lots of restrictions, so it's unlikely he'll be an impact player in fantasy hoops down the stretch.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without return timetable Clarke (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Clarke continues to recover from a left Achilles tendon tear he suffered almost a year ago. He has been doing minimal contact work recently and is expected to play before the end of the season, but he can be considered week-to-week at this point, barring a full participation at practice.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Improving, could play by season's end Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Feb. 22 that Clarke (Achilles) has been taking part in more minimal contact work on the court and is expected to play before the end of the...

Impact Jenkins offered up no concrete timeline for Clarke's return, but since he's not taking full contact just yet, the veteran big man can probably be viewed as week-to-week rather than day-to-day at this stage of his recovery from the left Achilles' tendon tear he suffered just under a year ago. Given that the 20-40 Grizzlies aren't shaping up as playoff contenders, the team has little incentive to rush Clarke back on the court until they're fully confident in his health.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Clarke (Achilles) will remain on the sidelines for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Clarke hinted back in December that he was hopeful to return at some point around the All-Star break, but he remains without an official timetable and is recovering from a serious injury. He's safe to leave on the waiver wire in most formats.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to return for All-Star break Clarke (Achilles) said Wednesday that he expects to make his season debut around the NBA All-Star break, which begins Feb. 16, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Clarke has yet to make season debut after tearing his left Achilles in March of 2023 and undergoing surgery. However, he posted a story on his personal Instagram on Wednesday, showing him making a "rehab milestone" by dunking a basketball. With Steven Adams (knee) out for the season, Clarke could carve out a sizable role for himself in Memphis' rotation when he returns.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without timetable Clarke (Achilles) has no timeline for return after suffering a torn Achilles in March, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Clarke underwent a secondary procedure on his Achilles in the offseason, but updates on his recovery have been scarce. The 27-year-old's absence is exasperated by news of Steven Adams' season-ending knee surgery. Xavier Tillman, Santi Aldama and potentially David Roddy will be heavily relied upon in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies sign Lofton to bolster front-court depth

The Memphis Grizzlies signed forward/center Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a multiyear contract to bolster their front-court depth in the absence of Brandon Clarke, who suffered a season-en...

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) lost for season Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke is done for the season after tearing his left Achilles during Friday’s 113-97 loss against t...

MARCH 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Grizzlies' Clarke out indefinitely with torn Achilles

The Memphis Grizzlies say forward Brandon Clarke tore his left Achilles tendon and will be out indefinitely

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies Lose Brandon Clarke for Season to Torn Achilles The fourth-year forward exited Thursday’s game against the Nuggets in the first quarter after suffering a non-contact leg injury.

MARCH 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke out indefinitely with torn Achilles Clarke exited Friday's game late in the first quarter after appearing to suffer a non-contact leg injury.

MARCH 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Done for season with torn Achilles Clarke suffered a season-ending left Achilles tear during Friday's loss to the Nuggets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact This is a tough blow for the Grizzlies and Clarke, who just signed a four-year, $50 million contract extension in October. In his 19.5 minutes per game, the forward averaged 10.0 points on 65.6 percent shooting, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Achilles injuries can take up to a year or more to fully recover, so there's a chance we don't see Clarke again until close to next season's playoffs. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Santi Aldama, Jake LaRavia, Xavier Tillman and other frontcourt options.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke exits game with leg injury Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has been ruled out for the second half against the Denver Nuggets with a lower left leg injury.

MARCH 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Suffers lower leg injury Clarke suffered a left lower leg injury Friday against the Nuggets and will not return.

Impact This was a non-contact injury for Clarke, and he exited the arena in a golf cart. This could be a potentially serious injury and we wish him a speedy recovery. If Clarke does end up missing time, the Grizzlies could use a committee approach to soak up his minutes with Santi Aldama and Xavier Tillman possibly getting more run.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Clarke will come off the bench Saturday against the Nuggets, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact After two consecutive starts, Clarke heads back to the bench while Xavier Tillman gets the nod. In Clarke's past six games as a reserve, he's averaged 10.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.2 minutes.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pads defensive stats in start Clarke compiled eight points (4-8 FG), 10 rebounds, four blocks, three steals and three assists across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 117-111 win over Utah.

Impact After coming off the bench in each of the past six games, Clarke drew the starting nod at center over Xavier Tillman, who was limited to just 12 minutes in a reserve role. While Clarke's performance in the two defensive categories was undeniably impressive, it's tough to rely on him continuing to fill a 30-minute starting role, given the recent pattern in which head coach Taylor Jenkins has deployed his centers. Moreover, the Grizzlies could get Steven Adams (knee) back coming out of the All-Star break, in which case Clarke would likely settle into a full-time bench role while Tillman would likely drop out of the rotation.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Clarke will replace Xavier Tillman in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Jazz, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact Joining Clarke in the first unit for Wednesday's game will be Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson Jr. Across six starts this season, Clarke has registered averages of 13.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocks per contest on 73.9 percent shooting from the field and 70 percent at the stripe.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day off bench Clarke finished Sunday's 119-109 loss to the Celtics with 14 points (7-8 FG, 0-3 FT) and two rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench.

Impact The fourth-year big has remained on the second unit for six straight games while Xavier Tillman starts at center in place of Steven Adams (knee), but Clarke has been the more consistently productive option of the two. Over those six games, Clarke's averaging 10.8 points, 5.7 boards and 1.5 assists in 20.2 minutes a game.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE