The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls enter their latest matchup with several key players sidelined due to injuries.
Memphis will be without Ja Morant (left elbow UCL sprain), Santi Aldama (right knee), and Scotty Pippen Jr. (right great toe) for injury management and recovery.
Other Grizzlies players listed as out include Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right fifth finger), Brandon Clarke (right calf), and Zach Edey (left ankle). Walter Clayton Jr. is questionable with a right ankle sprain, while GG Jackson II and Ty Jerome are doubtful.
Chicago will also be missing top contributors, including Zach Collins (right first toe), Jaden Ivey (left patellofemoral pain syndrome), Anfernee Simons (left ulnar styloid fracture), and Noa Essengue (left shoulder). Isaac Okoro is doubtful with a right patellofemoral issue, and Collin Sexton is questionable due to a left fibular head contusion.
The Grizzlies are currently 11–22 on the road and hold a 23–43 overall record, sitting 11th in the Western Conference. Memphis has lost its last seven games, including recent losses to Detroit (110-126) and Dallas (112-120).
Chicago struggles with a 16–18 record at home and 27–40 overall, 12th in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are on a two-game skid after losses at Los Angeles (130-142) and against the Clippers (108-119).
