Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies: preview and player stats (Mar 22, 2027)

Injury/Illness - Left Hamstring Strain (2026-11-15, CHA@LAC). Prior reporting (2026-11-08): Knueppel (hamstring) was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain Sunday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Knueppel missed the first eight games of the 2026-27 campaign. He returned for the 114-104 loss to Brooklyn on Wednesday, though he exited the contest after just six minutes of work and didn't return. With Knueppel out of commission for at least a month, Grayson Allen and Sion James are candidates to replace him in the starting lineup, especially with Dennis Schroder (hamstring) sidelined for a minimum of two weeks.

Injury/Illness - Left Hamstring Strain (2026-11-15, CHA@LAC). Prior reporting (2026-11-08): Schroder has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports. Schroder, who missed Friday's game due to what was described as a left thigh injury, has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain. He is set to be reevaluated in two weeks, suggesting he will miss at least the next five games. Christian Anderson and Sion James could see extra minutes with Schroder sidelined.

G League - On Assignment (2026-11-15, CHA@LAC).

G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, CHA@LAC).

G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, CHA@LAC).

Injury/Illness - Right Hip Soreness (2026-11-16, MEM@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-15): Jerome (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards. Jerome will miss a second straight matchup while nursing right hip soreness. Cam Spencer could receive another chance to start at point guard in Jerome's absence. The Virginia product's next opportunity to return will arrive Wednesday in Cleveland.

Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Injury Management (2026-11-16, MEM@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-15): Edey (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against Washington. Edey is in danger of missing a third straight matchup as he works back from a left ankle injury. The team should have another update on his availability as tipoff approaches.

Injury/Illness - Lumbar Disc Herniation (2026-11-16, MEM@WAS). 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 - Left Foot Injury (2026-11-16, MEM@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-15): Jackson (foot) is out for Monday's game against Washington. The Grizzlies reported Saturday that Jackson suffered a "relatively serious" injury, so it's not a shock that he won't be on the floor for Monday's matchup. However, the team has yet to provide additional clarification on the injury. Jackson can be considered doubtful for Wednesday's game in Cleveland until more information surfaces.

Injury/Illness - Illness (2026-11-16, MEM@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-15): Stewart is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards due to an illness. Stewart has started the last two games for Memphis, but he could miss Monday's game due to an illness. If he is unavailable, Taylor Hendricks could see extra minutes.

Injury/Illness - Concussion Protocol (2026-11-16, MEM@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-15): Post (concussion) is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards. Post could miss a fourth consecutive game due to a concussion. Zach Edey (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (illness) have also been deemed questionable, so Taylor Hendricks could see an expanded role.

Injury/Illness - Right Knee Surgery (2026-11-16, MEM@WAS). 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.