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Spencer

The Grizzlies will once again be without Spencer and Jerome, which limits their perimeter depth. Javon Small and Walter Clayton Jr. are questionable; they’ll be handling the playmaking responsibilities on Friday if available.

After logging 21 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Spencer is back on the sidelines for Wednesday’s game. Walter Clayton Jr., who played 25 minutes off the bench, should return to the starting lineup.

Spencer is back after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Bucks. His return may result in fewer minutes for Lucas Williamson, who played 36 minutes in Milwaukee.

Jerome will remain out for a seventh straight game, while Spencer will miss a second due to his back injury. With Javon Small also out, the Grizzlies will rely heavily on Walter Clayton Jr. if he’s able to return from a hip injury that kept him out of Friday’s loss to the Raptors.

While Spencer was in the Grizzlies’ starting lineup for Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks, Jerome has missed the team’s last six games, counting Friday’s matchup with the Raptors. Memphis will lean heavily on Javon Small and Walter Clayton Jr., with the former already in the starting lineup.

Inactive for Monday’s loss to the Suns, Small was inserted into the Grizzlies’ starting lineup on Wednesday. While he did shoot the ball well, the overall impact was somewhat muted. Cam Spencer (10/1/8/1 with one three-pointer) and Walter Clayton Jr. (10/1/5 with two three-pointers) are under standard contracts while Small remains on a two-way deal, making them safer options for managers considering which to add off the waiver wire.

Small missed Monday’s game against Phoenix, but he will return to take on New York. Cam Spencer started in his place for that game, but he will return to playing a role off the bench with Small back in the mix.

Jerome will miss a fifth straight game, which means Cam Spencer, Javon Small and Walter Clayton Jr. will continue to fill the point guard minutes. Small will be back after a one-game absence, so he should start, with the other two coming off the bench.

Spencer did well in his 18 minutes on the floor against Phoenix. He shot well and was particularly productive from the three-point line, while also finishing as one of Memphis’ best facilitators on the evening. The second-year guard has proven this season to be a productive player from a fantasy standpoint. Should he find a larger role in Year 3, he could potentially blossom into a must-roster player.

Spencer joins the opening unit for the Grizzlies on Monday, replacing the injured Javon Small (back). Mashack’s inclusion in the starting five also comes by way of injury — he’ll start on the wing in place of the injured Olivier-Maxence Prosper (shoulder). While the Grizzlies are out of playoff contention, they still offer some intriguing fantasy options, namely Cedric Coward and GG Jackson.