Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns: preview and player stats (Apr 9, 2027)

Edey won't play in Friday's game against the Pelicans due to left ankle injury management. Edey will get the night off after appearing in eight straight games for the Grizzlies. Isaiah Stewart and Taylor Hendricks are next in line for minutes at center considering both Edey and Quinten Post (concussion) are listed out for Friday.

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.

Post (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New Orleans. Post will miss a second straight game while in the league's concussion protocol, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday against Brooklyn. With Zach Edey (left ankle injury management) sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set, Isaiah Stewart will likely get the starting nod, while Taylor Hendricks figures to see increased burn off the bench.

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.

Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. This is a tough blow for the center with training camp right around the corner. With his status for Opening Night in jeopardy, this will put a lot of eyes on Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach, with the latter already drawing buzz during the Summer League. More clarity on Williams' timeline should be known in the coming weeks.

The Suns claimed Timme off waivers Monday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com. After being let go by Minnesota on Saturday, Timme wasn't allowed to go through waivers unclaimed without Phoenix snatching him up. With Mark Williams (shoulder) likely out through the All-Star break, Timme helps reinforce Phoenix's depth at center.