JAKE LARAVIA NEWS

Plays well off bench LaRavia had 11 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 victory over the Pacers.

Impact LaRavia was coming off a dud against the Pelicans on Friday, but bounced back nicely Sunday in what was his eighth game of the campaign with double-digit points. The Grizzlies are using a deep rotation right now, and LaRavia's sporadic production has made him hard to trust outside of deeper fantasy leagues.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three blocks in loss LaRavia racked up eight points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 122-110 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact LaRavia matched his season-high with three blocks, falling just short of his second double-double of the season. Once again, the Grizzlies have been dealt a rough go of things when it comes to injuries, allowing LaRavia to play a larger role than expected. Having just returned from injury, Vince Williams left this game with an ankle concern, potentially opening up some more playing time for LaRavia moving forward.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out career-high eight assists LaRavia produced 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 131-114 win over the Lakers.

Impact LaRavia was more active than usual in Wednesday's win, setting his career high in assists and matching his season high in shot attempts. Memphis is dealing with injuries, so this type of production from LaRavia will only last so long. Still, fantasy managers should take note. In his 26.4 minutes per game, the third-year forward is averaging a balanced 8.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jake LaRavia believes the Grizzlies are just getting started LaRavia praised the mentality of Memphis’ players: “A lot of guys on this team have the next-man-up mentality.”.

NOVEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hands out six assists LaRavia notched six points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 106-104 loss to the Nets.

Impact LaRavia matched his career-best mark of six assists in the loss. With the Grizzlies dealing with a handful of injuries, LaRavia has been getting a ton of run. Through eight games, the forward has played 26.3 minutes per night with 7.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.8 three-pointers.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Actually not starting Saturday LaRavia won't start Saturday's game against the 76ers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact LaRavia was initially listed with the starters but will actually remain in his bench role. After a slow start, LaRavia has picked things up over the last three games, averaging 10.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 30.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Philadelphia LaRavia is in the Grizzlies' starting five for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact LaRavia will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Saturday as Santi Aldama retreats to the bench. LaRavia is coming off his first double-double of the season against the Bucks on Thursday, and he finished that game with 11 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 33 minutes.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-double off bench LaRavia chipped in 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 122-99 victory over Milwaukee.

Impact LaRavia saw extended minutes during garbage time Thursday, and he took advantage of the extra playing time by logging his first double-double of the regular season. LaRavia is playing in the final year of his rookie contract after the Grizzlies declined to pick up his 2025-26 team option.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't have option picked up The Grizzlies are interested in retaining LaRavia beyond this season, but the team won't pick up his option for the 2025-26 campaign, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Hill notes that the club is pleased with LaRavia's development, however, Memphis also has 12 players under contract for the 2025-26 campaign and would like to hold onto as much roster flexibility as possible. This could very well be a make or break year for the former first-round pick out of Wake Forest, who averaged 10.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 35 games (six starts) a season ago.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Monday LaRavia finished with 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), nine rebounds and five assists across 31 minutes during Monday's 126-123 loss to Chicago.

Impact LaRavia surpassed the 25-minute mark off the bench for the first time this season, and the former Wake Forest standout made the most of the opportunity. This was the first time he scored in double digits in 2024-25, and although LaRavia has proven he can be a productive player when given enough minutes, he's not expected to see a significant role with the Grizzlies as long as the core players in the roster remain healthy.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs seven boards in win LaRavia racked up three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 124-111 victory over Orlando.

Impact The 22-year-old tallied 20-plus minutes for the second consecutive matchup due to Zach Edey landing in foul trouble and playing only 13 minutes in the starting five. LaRavia will likely remain a significant part of Memphis' second unit until Vince Williams (lower leg) returns, and he could serve as a streaming option in fantasy formats if injury concerns arise in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Friday LaRavia is not in the starting lineup in Friday's preseason game against the Heat.

Impact LaRavia won't start in the preseason finale, as the Grizzlies will operate with a lineup that should be closer to what they might trout in Opening Night against the Jazz next Wednesday. LaRavia should carve a steady role off the bench once the regular season begins, though.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday LaRavia won't start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Impact LaRavia took Santi Aldama's spot in the starting lineup Saturday in Chicago, but the two will switch places again Monday. With Jaren Jackson dealing with a hamstring injury, LaRavia could see steady reserve minutes to open the regular season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet Saturday LaRavia posted 20 points (5-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block across 27 minutes in Saturday's 124-121 preseason win over the Bulls.

Impact Similar to Jayden Wells, LaRavia took advantage of this spot start to strengthen his case for a rotation spot once the 2024-25 regular season kicks in. Injuries allowed LaRavia to carve a decent role off the bench in the previous campaign, where he averaged 10.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 23.0 minutes per game in 35 regular-season appearances. He'll aim to maintain that role in a healthier Grizzlies roster in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Receives starting nod Saturday LaRavia will join the starting five in Saturday's preseason game against the Bulls.

Impact LaRavia will enter the starting five with Santi Aldama and Desmond Bane both expected to take a scheduled day off due to rest. LaRavia carved out a significant role in the rotation last season due to a litany of injuries, during which he averaged 10.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 23.0 minutes per game in 35 regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return LaRavia (ankle) will play in Monday's Summer League Championship Game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact LaRavia was held out of Sunday's semifinal due to an ankle sprain, but he's since been given the green light to suit up for Monday's clash. He'll aim to bounce back following a quiet showing Thursday against the Pelicans, finishing with two points and one assist in eight minutes before exiting with the injury.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday LaRavia (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League semifinal matchup against the Clippers, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact LaRavia is dealing with a minor ankle sprain but will likely miss the remainder of Summer League, along with rookies Zach Edey and Cam Spencer. LaRavia, a 2022 first-round pick, has appeared in 70 regular-season games (six starts) over the last two seasons but needs to prove himself worthy of a roster spot during training camp.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Thursday LaRavia will not return to Thursday's Summer League game due to knee soreness, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact It's not all that common for a third-year player to suit up for Summer League in Las Vegas, so it's not surprising to see LaRavia hit the sidelines with a minor injury. He's fine, but don't be surprised if he sits Memphis' next exhibition as well.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K25 Summer League: Jake LaRavia, Grizzlies cruise past Kings | NBA.com With No. 9 overall pick Zach Edey getting the night off, Jake LaRavia steps up with 22 points and 6 steals for the Grizzlies.

JULY 13 • NBA.COM

Ruled out for Wednesday LaRavia has been ruled out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Thunder due to minor ankle soreness, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Impact LaRavia is entering his third NBA season, so it's a bit surprising that he played in any Summer League games. His ankle is fine, but he'll likely be deployed sparsely during these summer exhibition games.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Excels again Friday LaRavia registered 28 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 11-11 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 43 minutes during Friday's 123-120 loss to the Lakers.

Impact LaRavia played 43 minutes for the shorthanded Grizzlies, marking the highest total of his career. He's played at least 40 minutes in back-to-back contests and has averaged 30.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals over that span. LaRavia's opportunities have come as the team has been decimated by injuries, but he's performing at a level that could help him solidify a significant role in Memphis' rotation next season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE