Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns - News - January 22, 2023 | FOX Sports

Xavier Tillman - Draws start Monday Tillman is starting Monday's contest against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Tillman will slide into Memphis' starting lineup with Steven Adams on the sidelines with a knee injury. Tillman has started one game this season, recording nine points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals across 33 minutes of play.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyus Jones - Starting Monday Jones is starting Monday's contest against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact With Ja Morant (ankle) ruled out for Monday's contest, Jones will slide into his place in Memphis' starting lineup. Across Jones' seven starts this season, the 26-year-old is averaging 21.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 2.4 steals over 33.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Adams - Ruled out Monday Adams (knee) is inactive for Monday's contest against the Kings, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

Impact The veteran center will officially miss his fifth contest of the season as he tends to a knee injury. With Adams on the sidelines, the likes of Brandon Clarke, Santi Aldama and Xavier Tillman all emerge as candidates to receive more playing time. Adams' next chance to return to the court comes Wednesday against the Warriors.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant - Ruled out Morant (ankle) won't play Monday against the Kings.

Impact Morant will be held out of Monday's clash due to a left ankle injury. Look for Tyus Jones to draw a spot start at point guard in Morant's place.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant - Game-time decision Monday Morant (ankle) is a game-time decision for Monday's contest against Sacramento, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Impact After appearing in seven straight games for Memphis, Morant remains uncertain to suit up Monday against the Kings. If the All-Star point guard is ultimately ruled out, Tyus Jones figures to take his place in the starting lineup.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Adams - Game-time call Monday Adams (knee) is a game-time decision for Monday's contest the Kings, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Impact The 29-year-old center remains uncertain for Monday's contest against Sacramento. If Adams is unable to suit up, Brandon Clarke and Xavier Tillman figure to see additional usage.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suns update: Deandre Ayton remains out with illness Tuesday vs. Hornets Deandre Ayton will miss his third straight game with a non-COVID illness Tuesday versus Charlotte at Footprint Center.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM