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Three trends that could derail a potential Grizzlies turnaround The Grizzlies are inching slightly closer to full strength. However, these three trends make a turnaround a bit more unlikely.

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Julius Randle is officially the NBA's most disrespected star and it's not even close Julius Randle never gets the respect he deserves, and Sunday's All-Star announcement further hammered this point home.

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Scotty Pippen Jr. - Out against Timberwolves Pippen (toe) is out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Pippen has yet to debut this season due to left big toe surgery, which he underwent in October. Pippen recently joined the Grizzlies' G League affiliate for practice, suggesting he may be approaching his return. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Kings.

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John Konchar - Won't play Monday Konchar (neck) is out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Konchar will miss a second straight game due to an anterior triangle contusion. Vince Williams and GG Jackson are candidates for increased minutes with Konchar sidelined.

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Santi Aldama - Sitting out Monday Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Aldama will miss his fourth straight game while tending to a right knee injury. His continued absence should keep additional frontcourt opportunities available for Vince Williams and Jock Landale. Aldama's next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Kings.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. - Questionable for Monday Jackson (quadriceps) is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Jackson could miss a second straight game due to a left quadricep contusion. If he is unable to go, Jock Landale would likely see an expanded role.

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