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Iisalo also said Jerome needs to “build up over the next week or two,” but he is “very close.” Jerome has yet to make his debut for Memphis after injuring his calf in the preseason finale. He still may not return until closer to the All-Star break, but he will eventually fill out some of the backcourt minutes for the Grizzlies. However, it seems likely that Ja Morant will remain with Memphis for the rest of the season, so there isn’t much upside for Jerome unless there is an injury in front of him.

George is one of the Jazz players who has been dealing with an illness, most recently playing 24 minutes in Monday’s win over the Warriors. His availability means that Isaiah Collier will come off the bench, but he remains a player who should be rostered this time of year.

Pippen will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with sesamoiditis in his right great toe. Javon Small and, if available, Cam Spencer will play plenty, as the Grizzlies are unlikely to have Ty Jerome (calf) as well.

The Grizzlies play on Thursday and Friday, so Jerome is highly unlikely to play both days. Javon Small is available and should play plenty, as Scotty Pippen Jr. has already been ruled out with a toe injury.

Coward is on track to miss Thursday’s game for right knee injury management reasons. Jahmai Mashack and Rayan Rupert are players whose opportunities may increase if Coward does not play.

Clayton is on track to miss a second consecutive game due to a sprained right ankle. With Ty Jerome considered doubtful and Scotty Pippen Jr. out, the Grizzlies will likely turn to Javon Small to run the show on Thursday. He’s worth rolling the dice on in deep leagues.

Poeltl and Jackson-Davis are back after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Rockets. The former’s return means that Sandro Mamukelashvili, who logged 30 minutes in Houston, will head to the bench. Also, Jonathan Mogbo likely falls out of the rotation entirely. TJD is also likely to be on the outside looking in when it comes to playing time.

Wiggins will miss a fourth straight game with a toe injury, likely resulting in another start for Myron Gardner. Gardner is not worth the risk in redraft leagues despite the role change.

The impact of Ware’s absence on Tuesday may have been slightly skewed by Bam Adebayo going off for 83 points, as Miami’s starting center played 42 minutes. If Ware remains out, the Heat will likely have to go small a bit more often than they did against the Wizards.

At the time of his injury in late February, Powell was considered to be week-to-week. Pelle Larsson has moved into the starting lineup, but he has not been productive enough to merit rostering in most fantasy leagues. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio are superior streaming options where available.

Holmgren and Caruso are back after missing Monday’s win over the Nuggets. While the latter will slot into the Thunder’s bench rotation, the former’s return likely pushes Isaiah Joe out of the starting lineup.