Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Out for season finale Sunday
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Clarke (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Clarke spent most of the season recovering from an Achilles injury, and while he made his season debut on March 27, he won't play in the final game of the campaign due to a contusion. The Grizzlies won't risk Clarke in a meaningless game, as the team has been out of playoff contention for quite some time now. Clarke ends the 2023-24 season with averages of 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks across 22.3 minutes per game in six appearances (one start).
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Ruled out for Friday
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Clarke has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers due to a right hand contusion.
Clarke was unavailable Wednesday against the Cavaliers due to left Achilles injury management, and he'll sit out Friday due to a hand issue. The Grizzlies continue to deal with multiple absences late in the year, and Clarke's final chance to return during the regular season will be Sunday against the Nuggets.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Resting Wednesday
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Clarke won't play Wednesday against the Cavaliers due to left Achilles injury management, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Since making his season debut March 27 following a 12-plus-month recovery from surgery to repair a torn Achilles' tendon, Clarke has appeared in six of the Grizzlies' last seven games, averaging 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 22.3 minutes. His lone absence during that stretch came in the front end of a back-to-back set, and he'll be in street clothes Wednesday after playing 27 minutes while making his first start of the season in Tuesday's 102-87 loss to the Spurs. With Clarke and Jaren Jackson (quadricep) sidelined Wednesday, among several others, the Grizzlies will likely be forced to rely heavily on Trey Jemison, Jack White, Timmy Allen and Lamar Stevens (groin) to fill minutes in the frontcourt.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Gets starting nod
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Clarke is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Spurs.
Clarke will replace Maozinha Pereira (contract expired) in the starting five Tuesday. Clarke has made five appearances since returning from a torn Achilles and has averaged 10.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.4 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Available for Saturday
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Clarke (rest) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers, according to Memphis reporter KJ Wright.
Clarke was held out for rest Friday against the Pistons, but he's officially back in action Saturday. The forward is averaging 12.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks through four games.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Considered questionable
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Clark is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with the 76ers due to left Achilles maintenance.
Clarke made his season debut March 27 and subsequently played four straight games. He sat out Memphis' previous game for rest purposes and is in danger of missing his second straight, as the Grizzlies could opt to again err on the side of caution. More clarity on his status should come closer to tipoff.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Won't play Friday
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Clarke (rest) won't play in Friday's game against the Pistons.
Clarke will take the night off for the front end of a back-to-back set following his recent return from Achilles surgery, but the expectation is that he'll be back in action Saturday versus the 76ers. While appearing in each of the Grizzlies' last four games, Clarke has averaged 12.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 21.0 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Decent stat line in bench cameo
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Clarke registered 13 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 118-88 loss to the Magic.
This was Clarke's second appearance of the season, as he's making his way back from an Achilles injury suffered in March last year, and while he might look a bit rusty due to the fact he spent almost an entire year without playing in The Association, the early signs have been quite encouraging. Clarke has scored in double digits in his two outings so far, shooting a combined 9-for-16 from the field while racking up nine rebounds, four assists and two steals across 41 total minutes.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Plays 21 minutes in season debut
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Clarke (Achilles) closed Wednesday's 136-124 loss to the Lakers with six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes.
Clarke tore his left Achilles' tendon in early March last season and needed over a year to recover from surgery before he was able to return to NBA action. The Gonzaga product was able to give Memphis quality minutes off the bench in his season debut, and he recorded a team-best plus-15 point differential while he was on the court. Given his long layoff, Clarke likely won't see his minutes pick up dramatically from Wednesday, especially with the Grizzlies out of playoff contention.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Available to make season debut
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Clarke (Achilles) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Clarke is nearly 13 months removed from tearing his Achilles and has officially gotten the green light to suit up for the first time this season. He figures to be monitored closely and will likely handle a small role off the bench. Last season, Clarke averaged 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks in 19.5 minutes per game across 56 appearances (eight starts).
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Upgraded to questionable
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Clarke (Achilles) is questionable to play Wednesday versus the Lakers, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Clarke ascending to questionable is an interesting development with 10 games remaining on the schedule. Clarke began contact work at the beginning of March and has been ramping up at practice with the Grizzlies' G League affiliate, with April 3 set to represent 13 months of recovery after tearing his Achilles. An abundance of caution will be exercised with the 27-year-old, but building continuity with Memphis' young contributors could have merit. Clarke's status will need to be monitored in advance of Wednesday's contest.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Sitting Monday
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Clarke (Achilles) won't play Monday against Denver.
Clarke was considered doubtful leading up to Monday's tipoff, and it's since been announced that he'll be held out. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday against the Lakers.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Unlikely to suit up vs. Denver
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Clarke (Achilles) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Clarke continues to deal with an Achilles injury and will likely be unavailable again Monday, but it's encouraging that he's doubtful for the team's tilt against the Nuggets rather than being immediately ruled out. However, it's unclear whether the Grizzlies will bring him back before the end of the regular season.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Remains out Friday
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Clarke (Achilles) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Clarke continues to rehab from an Achilles injury, and at this point, it would be surprising if he plays before the end of the season. After all, the Grizzlies aren't reaching the playoffs, and there are only a few weeks left before the start of the postseason. Clarke's next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Monday.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Another absence coming
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Clarke (Achilles) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.
Despite Clarke logging practices in the G League, he has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a left Achilles injury. Clarke's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Spurs.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Won't play Monday
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Clarke (Achilles) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Clarke was assigned to and recalled from the team's G League affiliate Sunday, presumably so he could get a practice in with the team, suggesting that he is progressing towards a return. His return will not come Monday, however, making his next opportunity to suit up Wednesday against the Warriors.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Practices in G League again
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The Grizzlies recalled Clarke (Achilles) from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.
Clarke was assigned and recalled on the same day and presumably went through another practice with the Grizzlies' G League affiliate, as the Hustle didn't play a game Saturday. The veteran forward has yet to play this season while rehabbing from an Achilles surgery last year, but he's nearing a return to game action. However, even when cleared, Clarke figures to operate under major restrictions.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Remains out
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Clarke (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Clarke, who's yet to play this year while rehabbing from Achilles surgery, is nearing a return to game action but will miss at least one more contest. His next chance to suit up will come Monday in Sacramento, but even if he's cleared to suit up, Clarke will likely be under major restrictions.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Back practicing in G League
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The Grizzlies assigned Clarke (Achilles) to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday to participate in practice.
Clarke will be recalled following practice, but he'll remain out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets. In any case, Clarke's ability to practice in the G League suggests that he's likely closing in on making his season debut while he completes his recovery from the surgery he underwent last March to address a torn left Achilles' tendon. Even if Clarke is cleared to play in the coming days, the Grizzlies will bring him back slowly with significant restrictions, so he's unlikely to be an impact fantasy player down the stretch.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Remains without return timetable
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Clarke (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Clarke continues to recover from a left Achilles tendon tear he suffered almost a year ago. He has been doing minimal contact work recently and is expected to play before the end of the season, but he can be considered week-to-week at this point, barring a full participation at practice.
