Memphis Grizzlies forward Jerami Grant was ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets with a head issue, a step up from day-to-day. The Grizzlies are short-handed, with Zach Edey, Ty Jerome and three others also out.
What happened
Grant was moved from Day-To-Day to Out on the injury report at 7:48 PM ET on Saturday, Nov 14, 12 minutes before tip-off against the Nets. The listed injury is a head issue. The report's comment reads: "Grant (head) is out for Saturday's game against the Nets." He had been listed as Day-To-Day with the same head designation earlier on Saturday. Before that, his last entries were in October: a Day-To-Day listing for rest on Oct 16, a Day-To-Day listing for an undisclosed issue on Oct 17, and a clearance on Oct 20. The report lists Nov 16 as his expected return.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis entered Saturday at 8-4, sixth in the standings, on a one-game winning streak. The Grizzlies went 8-4 with Grant in the lineup and have not yet played a game without him. He averages 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 23.8 minutes over 12 games. The depth chart is thin. Edey (ankle), Jerome (hip), Scotty Pippen Jr. (back), Richie Saunders (knee) and Quinten Post (concussion) are all listed Out. The minutes fall to Cameron Boozer (31.7 minutes, 15.6 points), Cedric Coward (28.4, 12.9) and Jaylen Wells (27.2, 11.9), with Cam Spencer, Javon Small and Isaiah Stewart behind them.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Grant's head issue carries past Saturday. The report lists Nov 16 as his expected return, and the Grizzlies have not announced anything beyond that. Watch his status ahead of the next game, and whether any of the five other players listed Out, including Edey and Jerome, are upgraded. Memphis needs its rotation back in order after a game with six players on the Out list.
Is Jerami Grant playing vs the Nets?
No. Grant was ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets with a head issue. He had been listed as Day-To-Day before the downgrade to Out.
When will Jerami Grant be back?
The injury report lists Nov 16 as his expected return. No further timeline has been announced.