Memphis Grizzlies News and Rumors - NBA

Next few weeks threaten to push the Grizzlies' freefall even faster The Grizzlies ended the first half of the season on a bad note, and it's likely things won't get better this season.

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Kyle Anderson - Won't start vs. Utah Anderson won't start against the Jazz on Friday.

Impact Lawson Lovering will get the starting nod Friday, pushing Anderson to the second unit. Over three appearances (all starts) with the Grizzlies this season, the veteran forward has averaged 9.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 combined steals-plus-blocks and 1.0 assists in 23.7 minutes per contest.

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Lawson Lovering - Starting Friday Lovering is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Jazz.

Impact This will be just the second game of the season for Lovering, who is getting the start with Santi Aldama (knee) unavailable. Joining Lovering in the starting five for Friday's game will be Jaylen Wells, GG Jackson, Jahmai Mashack and Taylor Hendricks.

47 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Hendricks - Entering starting five Hendricks is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Jazz on Friday.

Impact Hendricks will make his seventh start of the season Friday (and first as a member of the Grizzlies) against his old team, the Jazz. As a starter this season, Hendricks has averaged 5.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists over 19.9 minutes per game.

48 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Walter Clayton Jr. - Not playing Friday Clayton (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact The rookie first-rounder will miss a third consecutive game while nursing a right calf contusion, and his next chance to play is in the second leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set against the Heat on Saturday. The Grizzlies are dealing with multiple injuries, so Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack should see significant roles Friday due to the absences of Clayton, Ty Jerome (calf), Scotty Pippen (toe) and Cedric Coward (knee).

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

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7 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

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Surgery abruptly ends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's first season in Memphis The timing is a bit unexpected, but Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is done for the season.

22 HOURS AGO • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Memphis Grizzlies player will miss rest of season after undergoing surgery Unfortunately for the Memphis Grizzlies and their fans, what has been an injury-riddled season will be continuing. Guard/forward Kentavious...

22 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Won't return in 2025-26 The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Caldwell-Pope underwent surgery to address the misalignment of his right pinky finger and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.

Impact Caldwell-Pope is expected to make a full recovery ahead of next season and holds a $21.6 million player option for 2026-27. He'll finish this season with averages of 8.4 points, 2.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per contest across 51 regular-season games (14 starts). Cam Spencer, Walter Clayton (calf) and Jahmai Mashack are candidates to see an uptick in minutes due to Caldwell-Pope being sidelined for the rest of the campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scotty Pippen Jr. - Ruled out for Friday Pippen has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz due to left great toe injury management.

Impact Pippen will miss the front end of this back-to-back set but could return for Saturday's game against Miami. With the Grizzlies set to be extremely shorthanded in the backcourt, Cam Spencer, Jahmai Mashack and Javon Small should see an uptick in minutes.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Walter Clayton Jr. - Unlikely to go Friday Clayton (calf) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Clayton is headed for his third straight absence after picking up a right calf injury. Expect official word from Memphis closer to Friday's tipoff.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward - Out for Friday Coward (knee) won't play in Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Coward will miss his second consecutive contest due to a hyperextended right knee, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Saturday against Miami. With the rookie first-rounder joining Ja Morant (elbow), Scotty Pippen (toe), Ty Jerome (calf) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) on the sidelines, Cam Spencer, Jahmai Mashack and Javon Small are candidates for increased playing time, especially if Walter Clayton (calf) is downgraded from doubtful to out.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ty Jerome - Sitting Friday Jerome is out for Friday's game against Utah due to right calf injury management.

Impact Jerome will take a seat in his team's first game out of the All-Star break. Scotty Pippen (toe) is also out, so it'll presumably up to Cam Spencer, Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack to eat up minutes in the backcourt Friday night.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Santi Aldama - Ruled out for Friday Aldama (knee) is out for Friday's game against Utah.

Impact With the All-Star break in the rear-view mirror, the Grizzlies appear to be in no hurry to bring Aldama back. That said, his next chance to play comes Saturday in Miami. Kyle Anderson and Taylor Hendricks should take on the majority of the center minutes Friday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies' Caldwell-Pope to miss rest of the season after undergoing finger surgery

Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Grizzlies fans face an uncomfortable truth after Ja Morant update Ja Morant is set to miss more time. His lack of availability has been a major setback in the Grizzlies' efforts to win in recent seasons.

1 DAY AGO • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Grizzlies face the Jazz on 4-game skid

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Kyle Anderson's return to the Grizzlies could pay off more than expected Kyle Anderson has played three games since getting traded back to the Grizzlies. His return could end up mattering more than most think.

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Grizzlies say Ja Morant will miss at least 2 more weeks with elbow discomfort The team announced Wednesday that the 2-time All-Star is progressing in his rehabilitation but continues to feel discomfort.

1 DAY AGO • NBA.COM

Grizzlies say Morant's still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues his recovery after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Jan. 21

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Ja Morant - Out at least two more weeks Morant is continuing to experience discomfort during his recovery from a UCL sprain in his left elbow, and he'll be reevaluated in two weeks, the Grizzlies announced.

Impact Morant has been sidelined since Jan 21 due to a UCL sprain, and his recovery hasn't gone according to plan. Despite being almost a full month into the rehab process, Morant's elbow continues to be a source of pain. While Morant is absent, look for Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen to handle most of the point guard minutes. If Morant is cleared after 14 days, he could be back for a March 7 game against the Clippers.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Undergoing surgery on pinky Caldwell-Pope is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right pinky finger Wednesday.

Impact Caldwell-Pope is expected to make a full recovery from his surgery, but the Grizzlies will wait until after the surgery to provide an exact timetable for the veteran's return. He has averaged 21.3 minutes per game this season while serving in a bench role, and those minutes will likely be absorbed by Taylor Hendricks, Ty Jerome and Jahmai Mashack for as long as Caldwell-Pope is sidelined.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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