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Spencer

If there’s a positive to Jerome appearing on the injury report, it’s that he is on it for a shoulder injury, not his calf, which delayed the guard’s start to the season. His likely absence means the Grizzlies will rely on Javon Small and Cam Spencer to run the show. At this point, both players should be rostered in 14-team leagues.

Spencer was back in the lineup after not playing on Thursday, playing 30 minutes as part of the Grizzlies’ starting backcourt. With Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) done for the season, Spencer has a higher fantasy ceiling moving forward, whether he starts or comes off the bench. Javon Small (23/3/3/2 with four three-pointers) qualifies as well, especially with the Grizzlies continuing to limit Ty Jerome’s minutes.

The only holdover from the lineup that started Thursday’s loss to the Mavericks is Prosper. Jerome, Spencer and Coward are back after not playing against Dallas, while Hendricks shifts from the bench to the starting lineup since GG Jackson is out.

Spencer and Jerome were two of the numerous Grizzlies who sat out Thursday’s matchup with Dallas, but they should handle their typical workloads against Detroit. Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack could see fewer minutes with Spencer and Jerome available.

Having missed the Grizzlies’ last three games with sesamoiditis in his right great toe, Pippen will now undergo a season-ending sesamoidectomy to address the issue. He underwent a similar procedure in October, which delayed the guard’s season debut until early February. Pippen only appeared in ten games this season, finishing with averages of 11.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 21.2 minutes. With Ty Jerome having recently missed some games, Javon Small and Cam Spencer will have added fantasy value for the rest of this season.

Spencer will join Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Walter Clayton Jr. on the sidelines for this game, leaving Javon Small as the only healthy point guard option for Memphis. He should play a massive role, which should lead to plenty of production.

Spencer is dealing with lower back soreness. With the Grizzlies having already ruled out Scotty Pippen Jr. and listed Ty Jerome as doubtful, Spencer should play major minutes if he’s available.

Jerome and Coward are back after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Nets. They’ll start with Javon Small and Cam Spencer being dropped to the bench. The third change to the lineup is Hendricks, who replaces GG Jackson.

Clayton has been ruled out, but Ty Jerome will be back to occupy most of his minutes. Javon Small and Cam Spencer should also take on a few extra minutes with Clayton unavailable.

Memphis’ injury report is lengthy, and with Aldama out again, Olivier-Maxence Prosper should continue to start and see meaningful minutes. Pippen Jr.'s continued absence means more run for Ty Jerome and Cam Spencer.