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Danny Green To Make Return On February 1

Jan 25, 2023 7:30 AM

Danny Green has yet to make his Memphis Grizzlies debut. But, if all goes to plan, Green won't have to wait much longer.

Green plans to return to the court on February 1 when the Grizzlies host the Portland Trail Blazers. That will mark roughly eight months between games for Green, who tore his left ACL and LCL last May in a playoff game with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Memphis traded for Green and a first-round pick in a draft night deal that sent De'Anthony Melton to the Sixers. The veteran wing said the Grizzlies have been great with him during the rehab process, and he believes he can now help the team on the court.

"What I bring is definitely needed here: perimeter shooting and perimeter defense," Green told ESPN late Tuesday night. "I think I can bring maturity and help a young team understand what it takes to win. This has been an A-1 organization from top to bottom in handling this entire rehab with me."

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Steven Adams Out 3-5 Weeks With PCL Sprain

Jan 25, 2023 12:20 AM

Steven Adams will miss the next 3-5 weeks due to a PCL sprain in his right knee, the Memphis Grizzlies announced on Tuesday.

Adams was originally hurt while diving for a loose ball during the team's loss to the Suns on Sunday.

Adams is averaging 8.6 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks this season. 

ESPN

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Desmond Bane Will Deal With Toe Injury For Rest Of Season

Jan 14, 2023 2:03 PM

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane missed 17 games earlier this season due to a right big toe injury. Bane revealed on JJ Redick's "Old Man and the Three" podcast that the injury won't fully heal until after the season.

"That's something I'll probably have to get taken care of in the offseason," Bane said. "You never know how much you need to use your big toe until you can't use it."

Bane spoke about how he had to see multiple doctors and specialists before being diagnosed with a bone injury. He also said his right sesamoid bone is still in two pieces. That's led the Grizzlies guard to wearing different sneakers to help alleviate his pain. But Bane said things are going well with his toe.

"I'm glad that it is doing as well as it's been," Bane said after Friday's practice. "I feel like I'm in a good spot and trending in the right direction."

Damichael Cole/Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Ja Morant Sued For Allegedly Punching 17-Year-Old During Pickup Game

Jan 4, 2023 1:18 AM

Ja Morant was sued for allegedly punching a 17-year-old during a pickup game at his Memphis home.

The lawsuit was filed on September 9.

Documents state that a pickup game became heated when the minor threw a basketball that hit Morant in the face. Morant then allegedly knocked the teenager down after punching him in the face, then continued hitting him while he was on the ground.

Morant admitted that he did strike the teenager, though did so under self defense.

Police investigated the incident and submitted the case to the district attorney. The DA declined prosecution.

It is unknown what the plaintiff is seeking in the lawsuit. 

TMZ

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