Vince

Williams Jr.

Williams averaged 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in 2023-24. He started in 33 contests. With GG Jackson (foot) already sidelined, this was an opportunity for Williams to cement his place within the Grizzlies rotation further. Vince’s absence opens up additional opportunities for Jake LaRavia, who has only played 70 games in his first two seasons.

Jackson injured his foot while playing basketball on August 27. According to the Grizzlies, the surgical procedure was successful, and Jackson will be re-evaluated in three months. Any fantasy managers hopeful of deriving late-round value from GG must pivot; Vince Williams Jr. was a better option even before the injury. Due to the likely ramp-up time needed before he’s fully cleared to return, Jackson may not offer much to managers in redraft leagues this season.

This will be a second straight absence for Konchar, while this will be the ninth consecutive for Williams. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Desmond Bane should be the starting backcourt once again, though the Grizzlies have made plenty of changes game to game this season.

Konchar and Williams appear likely to remain sidelined for another game. The Grizzlies started Scotty Pippen Jr. and Desmond Bane in the backcourt for Monday’s loss to Denver and will likely do the same on Wednesday.

Clarke, Konchar, and Williams were initially doubtful for Monday’s game, so the status downgrades are unsurprising. DeJon Jarreau and Maozinha Pereira have played rotation minutes recently due to injuries and should do so on Monday. However, neither is worth streaming in this spot.

While Konchar started Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Williams has not played in a game since March 8. Both appear unlikely to be available on Monday, but Desmond Bane could mitigate the impact if he’s cleared to play. Bane is considered questionable with a sore back.

Bane and Williams were initially doubtful, so the status downgrades were expected. Scotty Pippen Jr., John Konchar, and Jake LaRavia have all been cleared and should take on prominent roles within the rotation. Konchar has often been a starter and is the best fantasy option among the three.

Williams has missed Dayton’s last six games, and the doubtful tag suggests he will not be available on Friday. Bane is also doubtful, and the anticipated losses will free up additional minutes for DeJon Jarreau and Matthew Hurt. Neither player would be worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

Williams will miss a sixth straight game with knee tendinitis, which boosts John Konchar’s fantasy value. He has played heavy minutes and should be rostered in deep leagues, at a minimum.

Williams has missed Memphis’ last five games and appears likely to sit out a sixth. John Konchar will continue to log heavy minutes as the replacement in the starting lineup and is worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues.