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Taylor Hendricks - Won't play Friday Hendricks (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Hendricks will be held out of Memphis' penultimate regular-season game due to a right thumb sprain, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday in Houston. With Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) doubtful, Taj Gibson, Toby Okani and Dariq Whitehead are candidates for increased run in the injury-plagued Memphis frontcourt.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier-Maxence Prosper - Doubtful against Jazz Prosper (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Utah.

Impact Prosper didn't play in Wednesday's 136-119 loss to Denver. It appears that trend will continue against Utah, so he'll have one more opportunity to suit up after Friday's contest before the Grizzlies call it a season. If Prosper is ruled out, Taj Gibson may find himself in the starting lineup.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

GG Jackson - Ruled out for Friday Jackson (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Jackson will miss a second consecutive contest due to left knee soreness. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Sunday'regular-season finale against Houston. In the meantime, Toby Okani and Dariq Whitehead are candidates for increased playing time in the injury-riddled Grizzlies' frontcourt.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Small - Questionable for Friday Small (thigh) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Small is in jeopardy of missing a fourth straight game due to a left thigh contusion. Adama Bal, Lucas Williamson and Jahmai Mashack would be candidates for increased burn if Small is ruled out.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Clayton Jr. - Questionable versus Grizzlies Clayton (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game in Utah.

Impact Clayton got the start in Wednesday's 136-119 loss to Denver. However, he's in danger of missing this contest because of left-hip soreness. With a lengthy injury report for the Grizzlies heading into Friday night, Jahmai Mashack and Adama Bal may be getting all the minutes they can handle if Clayton and Javon Small (thigh) are both ruled out.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Jerome - Won't go vs. Jazz Jerome (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Utah.

Impact Jerome will log another absence due to a left ankle sprain. He'll have one final opportunity to return for the regular-season finale Sunday in Houston.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jahmai Mashack - Sees 33 minutes in start Mashack ended Wednesday's 136-119 loss to Denver with nine points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and seven assists across 33 minutes.

Impact Mashack missed the previous two games with a concussion, but he saw heavy minutes with the starters Wednesday. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaging 7.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 three-pointers in 27.3 minutes per contest.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Clayton Jr. - Goes for 15 points in blowout loss Clayton had 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 loss to Denver.

Impact Clayton moved to the starting lineup Wednesday after coming off the bench in the loss to the Cavaliers on Monday, but regardless of his role, he continues to produce and show he belongs at this level. He's scored in double digits in eight of his last 10 games, a stretch in which he's averaging 11.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 41.2 percent from three-point range.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Hendricks - Scores 16 in efficient outing Hendricks ended with 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Even though Hendricks has missed three of the Grizzlies' last nine games due to minor injuries, he's been starting regularly when available, and he could be a decent option to stream if you need frontcourt depth late in the season. He's averaging 8.0 points and 5.0 rebounds on 22.7 miuntes per game in those six outings, however, so his fantasy upside is still limited despite his starting role.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward - Scores 27 in loss to Denver Coward chipped in 27 points (10-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Coward has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a lost season for the Grizzlies, and the rookie posted his first game with more than 25 points since he scored 28 against the 76ers on Dec. 30 last year. Coward has been consistent overall and has scored in double digits in all but one of his last 10 appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 15.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz face the Grizzlies on 10-game skid

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APRIL 9 • Associated Press

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APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 9 • SI.COM

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APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

Jokic has his 34th triple-double, Nuggets beat the Grizzlies 136-119 for 10th straight win

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APRIL 9 • Associated Press

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APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

Grizzlies must target two national champions to cover Zach Edey's health concerns The Grizzlies should target two national champions in the draft as a backup for Zach Edey's long-term health.

APRIL 9 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Taylor Hendricks - Starting vs. Denver Hendricks will start Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact With Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) unavailable, Hendricks will join the first unit in his return from a one-game absence due to a right thumb sprain. Over 10 starts since the All-Star break, the 22-year-old forward has averaged 7.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.7 minutes per tilt.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Clayton Jr. - Returning to starting five Clayton is in Memphis' starting lineup against Denver on Wednesday.

Impact The rookie first-rounder will make his sixth start of the season (and fourth in 13 games since March 16). His last start was in Sunday's 131-115 loss to the Bucks, when he played 25 minutes and logged 20 points, four assists, three rebounds and four three-pointers.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Toby Okani - Back in starting lineup Okani is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Wednesday.

Impact Okani will start for the second time this season and will join Walter Clayton, Jahmai Mashack, Cedric Coward and Taylor Hendricks in the lineup. Okani made his first career NBA start against the Bucks on Sunday, when he played 41 minutes and finished with nine points, three rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer in a 131-115 loss.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

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