Grizzlies' Lucas Williamson: Full stat line in season finale
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Williamson logged 15 points (5-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 35 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to Houston.
Williamson helped soak up playing time for the Grizzlies on a pair of two-way deals in March and April. He averaged 10.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals in 32.0 minutes per tilt through seven games this season, which could offer Williamson some attention this offseason for clubs in search of backcourt depth.
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Grizzlies' Javon Small: Caps off season with 18 points
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Small (thigh) ended with 18 points (7-19 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist across 26 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to the Rockets.
Small, who signed a two-year, two-way contract with Memphis last summer after going undrafted out of West Virginia, helped pick up the slack for the depleted Grizzlies down the stretch. The guard had missed the Grizzlies' previous four games due to a left thigh contusion but shed the injury tag ahead of the season finale. Overall, Small averaged 9.7 points, 3.7 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers in 20.2 minutes per game while shooting 46.5 percent from the field over his 41 appearances for Memphis. Despite acquitting himself well when he was available, Small could face an uphill battle to earn a consistent role on a healthier Grizzlies club in 2026-27.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Logs 19 minutes in start
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Gibson accumulated four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to the Rockets.
Gibson joined the Grizzlies late in the season as a locker room presence and emergency depth option. He totaled 10 appearances, posting averages of 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Toby Okani: Logs 41 minutes in start
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Okani notched six points (3-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 41 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to Houston.
After signing a 10-day deal April 3, Okani logged extended playing time for the injury plagued Grizzlies over the final six games of the season, averaging 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 three-pointers, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals in 36.2 minutes per contest. He'll officially become an unrestricted free agent with his contract expiring Monday.
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Grizzlies' Jahmai Mashack: Double-doubles in loss
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Mashack finished with 11 points (4-12 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, 11 assists and two blocks over 38 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 132-101 loss to the Rockets.
With so many injuries in Memphis, Mashack emerged as a key contributor down the stretch. In 31 total appearances, Mashack averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 three-pointers in 21.7 minutes per contest, shooting 39.5 percent from the field.
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Grizzlies' Rayan Rupert: Logs double-double in finale
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Rupert provided 21 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 42 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to the Rockets.
Rupert faced some injury issues late in the season, but he finished the campaign with a flurry of productive games and could be a net positive for the Grizzlies after moving over from Portland. There's ample room for promotion on this depleted squad, which will undergo a transformation in the offseason.
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Grizzlies' Dariq Whitehead: Paces team with 26 points
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Whitehead totaled 26 points (11-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 39 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 loss to the Rockets.
A 2023 first-round draft pick of Brooklyn, Whitehead struggled to stay healthy over his first two seasons in the league, appearing in just 22 games for the Nets. After being waived in October, Whitehead spent most of the season with the Thunder's G League affiliate before inking a 10-day deal with Memphis on April 3. He saw extensive playing time for the injury riddled Grizzlies down the stretch, appearing in the team's final six games while averaging 16.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 three-pointers and 1.5 assists in 30.5 minutes. With his contract expiring Monday, Whitehead will become an unrestricted free agent.
Williamson will come off the bench for Sunday's regular-season finale in Houston.
Williamson will run with the second unit Sunday, but he should still see significant minutes. Over the past four games, Williamson has averaged 12.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.8 triples and 2.0 steals over 40.2 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Taj Gibson: Starting Sunday
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Gibson will start Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Gibson will make his first start of the season in the team's season finale. The veteran big man has averaged 3.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per contest over his last five appearances, but he could be in line for a larger role Sunday.
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Grizzlies' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Not starting in return
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Prosper won't start Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Prosper is available after missing the past two games due to an ankle injury, but he'll operate off the bench for the first time since Feb. 20, while Toby Okani and Taj Gibson start in the frontcourt. Since the All-Star break, Prosper has averaged 14.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 24.4 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Rayan Rupert: Starting vs. Houston
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Rupert will start Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Rupert will get the starting nod after dropping a double-double off the bench in Friday's loss to Utah. As a starter this season (seven games), the two-way player has averaged 10.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals in 31.6 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Javon Small: Cleared to play Sunday
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Small (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Small missed three straight games due to a left thigh contusion before being cleared to return against the Jazz on Friday. He didn't end up playing against Utah, though Adama Bal (ankle) will hit the inactive list Sunday, so Small could return to the rotation and see significant minutes for the shorthanded Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Out Sunday
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Clayton (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Clayton will miss a second straight contest to close the regular season due to a left hip injury. His rookie campaign comes to a close with a solid stretch of games, as he averaged 13.2 points, 6.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per contest over his last five appearances, scoring in double figures in each of those games.
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Grizzlies' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Playing against Rockets
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Prosper (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against Houston.
Prosper missed the last two contests because of a sprained right ankle. However, he will be back on the court for the final game of the season for Memphis. Prosper is also expected to return to the starting lineup, likely sending Toby Okani back to the bench.
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Grizzlies' Adama Bal: Ruled out for Sunday
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Bal (ankle) is out for Sunday's game in Houston.
Bal will miss Memphis' regular-season finale, along with 13 other Grizzlies players. Rayan Rupert could return to the starting lineup with Bal out, and Lucas Williamson will get all the run he can handle.
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Grizzlies' Javon Small: Likely to suit up Sunday
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Small (thigh) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Small was made available ahead of Friday's loss to Utah following a three-game stint on the inactive list, though he didn't see the floor. The rookie second-rounder is likely to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale and could see increased playing time if Walter Clayton (hip) or Adama Bal (ankle) is ruled out.
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Grizzlies' Adama Bal: Questionable for Sunday
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Bal (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Bal drew his first start in the Association during Friday's loss to Utah, though he may need to sit out Sunday's regular-season finale in Houston due to a right ankle sprain. In eight regular-season appearances, the rookie has averaged 10.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 30.1 minutes per showing. If he's ruled out, Lucas Williamson, Rayan Rupert and Javon Small (thigh) would be candidates for increased run.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Won't play Sunday
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Coward (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Houston.
Coward will miss a second straight game due to lower-back soreness. The rookie first-rounder has impressed this season and will finish the 2025-26 campaign averaging 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 47.1 percent from the field in 25.8 minutes per game across 62 regular-season appearances (47 starts).
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Iffy to face Houston
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Clayton (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Clayton is in jeopardy of missing a second straight game due to a left hip issue. If the rookie first-rounder is unable to suit up in Memphis' regular-season finale, Lucas Williamson, Javon Small (thigh) and Rayan Rupert would be candidates for increased playing time.
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