Already dealing with lower back soreness, Morant aggravated the issue when he fell hard during the third quarter of Thursday's rout of the Warriors. There was no need for him to return then, and the Grizzlies will likely be without their starting point guard on Saturday. Scotty Pippen Jr. will move into the starting lineup if Morant cannot play. He's worth streaming in that role.
Morant (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.
Morant exited Thursday's game against the Warriors due to an undisclosed injury, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Memphis will bump Edey back into the starting unit, which is great news for his fantasy upside. He may see limited minutes against the Warriors, since they tend to use smaller lineups. Brandon Clarke will come off the bench, but he should still see a significant role.
Smart was initially doubtful for Thursday's game, so his absence is unsurprising. His absence means more playing time for Scotty Pippen Jr., whose fantasy ceiling is limited with Ja Morant (back) available. Luke Kennard may also pick up a few more minutes, but he is not worth streaming on a 13-game night.