San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies: preview and player stats (Dec 29, 2026)

Harris (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against Chicago, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. With Harris still sidelined, San Antonio will rely more on Julian Champagnie. Harris has yet to make his Spurs debut this season, so his absence continues to leave minutes available on the wing until he is cleared to return.

Quaintance has been around the team but has not yet been cleared for basketball activities, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports. The Spurs are expected to exercise extreme caution with the big man, as Quaintance suffered a torn ACL and meniscus with Arizona State in February 2025 before appearing in only four games with Kentucky last season due to severe complications and persistent swelling. The 19-year-old underwent a cleanup procedure on his meniscus in mid-July, and the Spurs will likely want him at 100 percent before ramping him up to basketball activities.

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.