Athletic Memphis swingman Rudy Gay sat out Monday night's game against the Chicago Bulls because of a bruised chest muscle. Gay was injured in last Saturday's preseason win against Detroit, according to Grizzlies personnel.

He experienced soreness during practice Sunday afternoon, so the team decided not to play Gay as a precautionary measure. His status is day-to-day but Gay will likely be ready to return by Friday for the Grizzlies' preseason home finale against Miami.