Ja Morant

The Grizzlies played Saturday's game without Ja Morant, who was a late scratch due to illness. Jackson took on more of the offensive workload, and while the field-goal percentage wasn't great, the overall stat line was solid. The double-double was Jackson's second in four games and sixth of the season, and the rebound category is where fantasy managers will want to see more production in 2025-26. Unless Jackson goes on an absolute tear next week, he'll average fewer than six rebounds per game for the second straight season. If there is improvement in that category, Trip will likely boast a higher fantasy floor than he currently does.

When the Grizzlies are without Ja Morant, Bane has even greater value to fantasy managers. Morant was scratched just before tip-off with an illness, and Bane would shoot over 50 percent from the field and score a game-high 38 points. The point total is the highest for him since March 17, when he put up 44 in a loss to the Kings. For Bane managers whose leagues run through Week 23, the Grizzlies play four games, starting with the lowly Hornets on Tuesday.

Morant is a late scratch for Saturday's game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Scotty Pippen Jr. is the replacement, and he stands to provide solid streaming value in that role.

Morant (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Morant is a late addition to the injury report, as the Grizzlies initially announced him as a starter. If he cannot play, Scotty Pippen Jr. or Luke Kennard will move into the starting lineup. Pippen offers a higher fantasy ceiling as a starter, while Kennard's promotion would increase Desmond Bane's value.