Sean Fitzpatrick

Marc Gasol scored a team-high 13 points in a loss to the Pacers on opening night on a poor 2-for-11 shooting. Gasol and Conley combined for just 5-for-22 shooting from the floor. Gasol added six boards, three assists, three steals, and two three-pointers.

Mike Conley has a poor shooting night in his return to the lineup on Wednesday and in a tough 111-83 loss to the Pacers. Conley shot only 3-for-11 from the floor and finished with 11 points. He added three assists, two boards, one steal, and two three-pointers.

Garrett Temple got the start at the two in the season opener scoring 12 points on 4-for-13 shooting but 4-for-8 from three. He added only two assists with one turnover.

JaMychal Green is the only starter for the Grizzlies to shoot close to 50 percent from the floor in a tough opening loss to the Pacers. Green shot 4-of-7 from the floor finishing with nine points. He added seven boards, two assists, and two steals.

Troy Williams gets released in order to make room for Tim Frazier. Williams writing was on the wall when the team traded for Wes Johnson.

Tim Frazier has been claimed off waivers by the Pelicans after being released by the Bucks during final cuts. Troy Williams was released in a corresponding move.

Gordon Hayward is all set to start in the season opener against the 76ers after missing all but five minutes of last season. Hayward is expected to be limited in minutes to about 25 in this game. Hayward will start with Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Al Horford.

Russell Westbrook has officially been ruled out for Tuesday's season opener against the Golden State Warriors. Westbrook will have three days to rest for Friday's game but should be questionable again for that contest. Dennis Schroder will start in his place.

Markelle Fultz will start against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday in the season opener, according to coach Brett Brown. Fultz will start with Ben Simmons, Robert Covington, Dario Saric, and Joel Embiid meaning JJ Redick will come off the bench.

Mike Muscala will not play in the season opener on Tuesday against the Celtics due to an ankle injury. Amir Johnson and Dario Saric will see more minutes while TJ McConnell will also get more run.