Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: preview and player stats (Mar 18, 2027)

Injury/Illness - Right Hip Soreness (2026-11-14, BKN@MEM). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Jerome (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets. Jerome is dealing with right hip soreness and will miss his second game of the season. With the veteran guard joining Scotty Pippen (back) on the inactive list, Cam Spencer figures to see an expanded role. Jerome's next opportunity to play will come Monday at Washington.

Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Injury Management (2026-11-14, BKN@MEM). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Edey (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Brooklyn. Edey sat out Memphis' game Friday due to an ankle injury, and he is now at risk of missing both legs of this back-to-back set. With Quinten Post (concussion) already having been ruled out, Isaiah Stewart and Taylor Hendricks remain the likely candidates to pick up extra minutes if Edey doesn't play.

Injury/Illness - Lumbar Disc Herniation (2026-11-14, BKN@MEM). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Pippen (back) remains out for Wednesday's game against Denver, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports. With Pippen set to miss another game, Memphis will continue to operate without one of its backcourt reserves. He has now been sidelined for six straight contests due to the back issue and can be considered week-to-week until Memphis offers an update on his recovery. Cam Spencer remains worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

Injury/Illness - Head Injury (2026-11-14, BKN@MEM). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Grant (head) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets. Grant could be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set due to a head injury. If the veteran forward is unable to suit up, Kris Murray and GG Jackson would likely see increased burn.

Injury/Illness - Concussion Protocol (2026-11-14, BKN@MEM). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Post (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets. Saturday will mark Post's third straight missed game as he remains in the league's concussion protocol. His next chance to play will come Monday at Washington.

Injury/Illness - Right Knee Surgery (2026-11-14, BKN@MEM). Prior reporting (2026-11-07): Saunders signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Saunders is still on the mend from a torn right ACL that he suffered during his final year at BYU. However, he has been cleared for on-court activities and will be allowed to practice with the Grizzlies now that he's officially signed with the team.

Miller underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn left rotator cuff and will be re-evaluated in six months, per Law Murray of The Athletic. It's a tough break for Miller, who had an opportunity to battle for a reserve role during training camp in the fall. The timeline for a return is likely to keep him on the shelf until after the All-Star break. Miller's extended stay on the sidelines gives Kobe Sanders a chance to crack the Clippers' rotation.

Ingram (Achilles) won't play in Friday's game against the Thunder, per Law Murray of The Athletic. Ingram is ramping up his activity as he nears his season debut for the Clippers, but he's not yet cleared for game action amid his Achilles rehab. Until the star forward is ready to suit up, Kris Dunn, Rui Hachimura and Derrick Jones should all hang onto starting roles.

Beal (knee) will not be ready for the start of the regular season, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. Beal is dealing with knee inflammation that will keep him sidelined for Opening Night. While it's unclear how long the Clippers will be without the veteran guard, Darius Garland, Keaton Wagler and Kris Dunn should dominate the backcourt minutes in his absence. Beal's 2025-26 campaign was cut short by a hip injury after he averaged 8.2 points and 1.7 assists in 20.6 minutes across just six regular-season appearances.

Niederhauser (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. Niederhauser has yet to make an appearance this season for the Clippers while rehabbing from foot surgery. It's unclear at this time when he'll be available to take the court, and he can be considered week-to-week until further notice.