Jonas Valanciunas (thumb) may not play in Grizzlies' back-to-backs
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (thumb) will initially be held out of back-to-back sets, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff indicated on Monday.
"He hasn't played in a while, so we'll be conscious of that going into a back-to-back," said Bickerstaff of Valanciunas. "We want to get him on floor as quick as we can." Valanciunas has been medically cleared to return from a thumb injury that has sidelined him since December 12, so he should be able to make his Grizzlies debut on Tuesday versus the San Antonio Spurs.
JV averaged 25.1 FanDuel points in 30 games (10 starts) for the Toronto Raptors before being traded last week. numberFire's models expect him to record 16.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game over the remainder of the year.
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Pelicans' Trey Murphy starting on Friday in place of injured Zion Williamson (hamstring) April 19th, 2024
- Pelicans' Zion Williamson (hamstring) out on Friday April 17th, 2024
- Pelicans starting Brandon Ingram (knee) on Sunday, Trey Murphy to second unit April 14th, 2024
- Naji Marshall (shoulder) available for New Orleans on Sunday April 14th, 2024
- Brandon Ingram (knee) active for Pelicans' Sunday matchup versus Lakers April 14th, 2024
- Naji Marshall (shoulder) questionable for Pelicans Sunday April 14th, 2024