Olivier-Maxence

Prosper

Prosper’s availability is far more consequential for fantasy managers, as he has been a consistent presence in the Grizzlies’ starting lineup. Taylor Hendricks is off the injury report for Monday’s game, and he can slide into the spot in the starting lineup that’s usually occupied by Prosper. As for Gibson, his absence would not affect fantasy basketball or the Grizzlies’ rotation.

Prosper came up big in the second half of this game, scoring 26 of his 31 points after the break. The 2023 first-round pick never figured things out in Dallas, but he has taken advantage of his second chance in Memphis. He has had multiple strong performances since becoming a consistent part of the rotation in Memphis, and he has been locked in as a starter since late February. He should continue to be a solid streaming option as the season comes to a close.

Prosper’s strength on Wednesday was his three-point shooting; he tied a team high with makes, propelling him to the second-highest scoring total on the team. He grabbed a handful of rebounds but didn’t contribute to many other areas during his 25 minutes on the floor. Still, he was one of the Grizzlies’ top performers, and has now scored in double figures 11 times in March.

Jackson is dealing with left knee soreness, which caused him to miss Friday’s loss to the Celtics. Oliver-Maxence Prosper started and had 14 points in 31 minutes against Boston. Prosper would likely start again if Jackson is out.

Jackson will be back following a two-game absence against Detroit and Chicago. He has been a consistent presence in the starting unit when available, which should push Olivier-Maxence Prosper back to the bench.

Aldama underwent a successful arthroscopic surgery, which was previously reported, and now he will officially miss the remainder of the season. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the 2026-27 season, but fantasy managers won’t be able to utilize him for the rest of this season. He has been sidelined since Feb. 4, so this won’t alter their recent rotation. Olivier-Maxence Prosper, GG Jackson and Taylor Hendricks will continue to play extended minutes in the frontcourt.

The objective of the procedure is to address discomfort in the trochlear compartment of Aldama’s right knee. While the Grizzlies won’t provide a timeline until after the procedure, he’s effectively done for the season in fantasy basketball. Olivier-Maxence Prosper, GG Jackson (when healthy) and Taylor Hendricks are the players whose opportunities have increased due to the Grizzlies’ frontcourt injuries. Aldama is under contract next season with a projected cap hit of $17 million and figures to have a bigger role than he did last season if the Grizzlies don’t add a new big man in free agency or via trade.

Aldama will sit out again, and he has no timeline to return to the court. In his absence, Olivier-Maxence Prosper should remain with the starting five. Taj Gibson (conditioning) could see a couple of minutes if he’s available, but his role will be negligible at best.

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.

Aldama remains out due to right knee injury management. The undersized Grizzlies will continue to rely on Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who is worth the streaming risk in deep leagues.