
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 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.
Bane struggled on the offensive end with 17 points on 23 shot attempts from the field. The 26-year-old shooting guard was just 1-of-9 from behind the three-point line. It's the third time in his last five games that he's made only one three-point attempt. While Bane's scoring production has been a little inconsistent lately, fantasy managers can take solace that the Grizzlies have a fourth game this week Saturday against the short-handed Pistons.
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Bane closed with 29 points (12-18 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 134-127 loss to the Lakers.