Brandon Clarke

Updating a previous report that Brandon Clarke would be out for tomorrow night’s game, the Memphis Grizzlies provided a medical update that states Clarke (quad) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Fantasy Impact

It’s officially time to give Josh Jackson and Gorgui Dieng a long, hard look for at least the next 1-2 weeks. Jaren Jackson Jr. could potentially return before Clarke, however both will miss at least the next week.

Brandon Clarke (quad) has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game at Houston.

Fantasy Impact

Clarke suffered the injury to his quad in the first quarter of Monday night’s game vs. the Clippers. The injury is unfortunate for both the Grizzlies and for Clarke owners. The Grizz are now down their best two Power Forwards in Jaren Jackson Jr. and now Clarke. Being as the opponent on Wednesday night is the small-ball Houston Rockets, Josh Jackson might be the best candidate to replace Clarke in the starting lineup. Given how thin the Memphis front court now is with the injuries to JJJ and Clarke, both Jackson and Gorgui Dieng are worth pickups in 12-team leagues

Brandon Clarke snagged one rebound in Monday's 124-97 loss to the Clippers before leaving with hip soreness.

Fantasy Impact

With Jaren Jackson Jr. out for the next two weeks, the Grizzlies put the efficient rookie in the starting lineup. However, his injury cost him the game, and possibly this golden opportunity. Look elsewhere for the Jaren minutes for the next few games.

Brandon Clarke recorded eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3PT), 11 rebounds, two blocks, and one assist over 22 minutes of relief in Thursday's 129-125 loss to the Kings.

Fantasy Impact

Clarke followed up his appearance in Saturday's Rising Stars game with a solid performance off the bench on Thursday, posting an identical statline to starting center Jonas Valanciunas but adding a couple of blocks and a better plus/minus. Right now the only thing limiting Clarke's value is Valanciunas and Jaren Jackson Jr. having a stronghold on starting duties. The rookie out of Gonzaga has failed to crack more than 23.3 minutes per game in a month this season but is still worth a roster spot in all leagues. He's averaging 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.9 blocks, and 0.5 steals.

Brandon Clarke posted 27 efficient points (12-14 FG, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, two steals, an assists, and a block over 23 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 111-104 win over the Trail Blazers.

Fantasy Impact

Clarke is buried on the depth chart behind Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas but continues to prove his worth throughout his unexpectedly great rookie season. The Gonzaga forward is having a solid start to February by averaging 13.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 0.6 steals over five games. The craziest part about that statline is that he's doing it in only 22.6 minutes. It's rare to campaign for a fantasy player with this little playing time, but Clarke has proven night after night that he will take full advantage of any opportunity he receives. Clarke, born in Canada, will suit up for Team World in this weekend's Rising Stars game and face off against Team USA, led by fellow Grizzlies Ja Morant and Jackson Jr.