Jerami Grant was added to Friday's injury report as day-to-day with a rest designation, putting his status for Memphis's game against the Hornets in question. The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 21.
What happened
Grant appeared on Friday's 7:15 p.m. ET injury report as day-to-day, listed under rest/other with no previous status on record. The report's comment pointed to his most recent outing, Monday's 132-123 preseason win over Atlanta, when he finished with 10 points on 2-of-3 shooting (1-of-2 from three) and 5-of-6 from the foul line, plus four rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes. The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 21.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis hosts the Hornets Friday at 8 p.m. ET with a 0-0 record, since the 2026-27 season has not started. Last season Grant averaged 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 29.7 minutes across 57 games, production the Grizzlies would be without if he sits. Frontcourt minutes would likely shift to players who logged heavy preseason loads, including Santi Aldama (27.9 minutes, 14.0 points) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (30.7 minutes, 19.2 points). There is no regular-season record with or without Grant yet.
What to watch
The next injury report update will clarify whether Grant plays Friday against the Hornets or sits for rest. His expected return is listed as Oct. 21, which would line up with games soon after the opener. Memphis's other day-to-day and out designations — GG Jackson, Micah Peavy and Isaiah Stewart — are also worth tracking as the Grizzlies set their opening-night rotation.
Is Jerami Grant playing vs Hornets?
He is listed as day-to-day on Friday's injury report with a rest designation. His previous status was not listed, and the report does not confirm whether he will play against the Hornets.
When will Jerami Grant be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 21.