Jay Huff

Huff's absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he was unlikely to be in the rotation if healthy. In addition to Zach Edey's recent return, the Grizzlies have Brandon Clarke and Santi Aldama playing quality minutes off the bench.

Sunday's game was the first for Edey since November 17, and the rookie didn't check in until Jay Huff appeared to tweak his ankle during the second quarter. Edey would play 24 minutes, recording his third double-double of the season. The minutes are worth tracking, as Huff (three points, three rebounds, one steal, and one 3-pointer) played six minutes, and starter Brandon Clarke (five points, five rebounds, and one assist) 13, with Edey starting the second half. Edey will have increased fantasy value is this split holds. Memphis plays two games in Week 8, beginning with the Warriors at home on Thursday.

Huff is officially available for Sunday's game, but rookie Zach Edey is also. As a result, Huff may have fewer minutes available, eliminating most of his streaming value. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should look elsewhere for a reliable big.

While Huff has remained in the rotation, especially in the aftermath of Zach Edey's ankle injury, his influence on fantasy basketball has waned. Edey is also questionable for Sunday's game, so Huff's minutes will likely decrease if both are available.

While the "doubtful" tag gave some a sliver of hope that Edey would return on Friday, the 7-foot-4 center will not play. Jay Huff has played additional minutes off the bench in Edey's absence, but this has not significantly impacted fantasy basketball. While Brandon Clarke was a starter even before Edey's injury, Santi Aldama is Memphis' second-most valuable big in fantasy basketball, trailing only Jaren Jackson Jr.