Jake LaRavia

Memphis is missing a few players including Smart and John Knochar. The Grizzlies bench is deep, though, with minutes opening up for Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia. Kennard can help with 3-point field goals and LaRavia will provide some blocks and steals.

Marcus Smart and Konchar are both out with an illness. Memphis has a deep bench, though. Luke Kennard, a 3-point specialist, and Jake LaRavia, a defensive specialist, should see increased minutes Wednesday.

Memphis' burgeoning injury report opens up minutes for Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia. Kennard is useful as a three-point streamer, and LaRavia (1.4 steals, 1.8 blocks over his last five games) can be deployed as a defensive specialist.

Williams played seven minutes in the first half of Tuesday's game, accounting for four points and five rebounds. Jake LaRavia replaced the Wizards wing at the time of his injury and should play additional minutes in the second half.

LaRavia's scoring numbers have been up and down but he's been especially active as a rebounder, passer, and defender as of late. He's posted at least five rebounds, five assists, and a steal in three of his previous four contests but will slip back to irrelevance once more veteran forwards are healthy again.