Memphis

Grizzlies

Konchar started Sunday’s game due to Zach Edey’s absence, with the rookie center now in the league’s concussion protocol. Give Konchar credit as he rebounded like a much taller player, finishing with a season-high 17 boards. The shot wasn’t there, but the few fantasy managers who streamed Konchar will take the rebounds and blocks. His minutes moving forward will depend on who’s available, so fantasy managers should hold off on adding Konchar until the Grizzlies announce the initial injury report for Tuesday’s game in Phoenix.

Generally speaking, Pippen has been a safe streaming option when the Grizzlies are without Ja Morant. Things did not play out that way on Sunday, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder outclassed the shorthanded Grizzlies. Pippen recorded a complete stat line, but it included four turnovers. He’ll look to bounce back when the Grizzlies visit Phoenix on Tuesday, and Pippen will get another start if Morant remains sidelined.

The Grizzlies were down multiple players on Sunday, most notably Ja Morant. Bane continued his recent run of improved play, having scored 21 points or more in three of his last five games (18 or more in five straight). Over the past two weeks, Bane has provided top 20 per-game value in 9-cat formats. Memphis continues its road trip in Phoenix on Tuesday, the first of three games on the team’s Week 10 schedule.

Due to the injury, LaRavia was limited to 14 minutes off the bench. The Grizzlies forward went scoreless, missing his lone shot attempt, and finished with two rebounds and two assists. Memphis next plays on Tuesday in Phoenix, and LaRavia’s absence would not significantly impact fantasy basketball.

With both Ja Morant (shoulder) and Zach Edey (concussion) sidelined, Memphis will roll out a smaller starting unit for this game, which features JJJ at center. Pippen Jr. will replace Morant, and he has been a must-roster player when he gets to start this season.

Clarke will join Zach Edey and Santi Aldama on the sidelines for this game, which means that there will be plenty of available minutes down low. Memphis will have to rely on some smaller lineups, though Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jay Huff should fill out the center minutes.

Edey wasn’t on the initial injury report, but he has been ruled out for this game about 90 minutes prior to tipoff. It wouldn’t be surprising if he remained out for Tuesday’s matchup with the Suns too, since a concussion isn’t typically a one-game absence. Brandon Clarke should get the start at center, with Jay Huff coming off the bench.

Clarke is on the injury report after playing both games of Memphis’ Thursday/Friday back-to-back against the Raptors and Pelicans. With Santi Aldama (ankle) considered week-to-week, the Grizzlies would be down two rotation frontcourt players if Clarke cannot play on Sunday. Jay Huff, who recently returned from an ankle injury, and Jake LaRavia may pick up additional minutes off the bench if Clarke sits.

Morant suffered a shoulder injury his last time out and didn’t return to Friday’s contest after checking out in the third quarter. It’s unclear how serrious the injury is, but the Grizzlies star will make way for Scottie Pippen to run the offense against OKC.

Aldama injured his ankle during the first half of Thursday’s win over the Raptors and did not play in New Orleans the following night. Jay Huff played 13 minutes off the bench against the Pelicans and may be in line for a similar workload moving forward. While he’s worth watching in deep leagues, Huff is not a must-add, with Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey, and Brandon Clarke currently healthy.