10/31/2024, 6:41 PM
Will not play Thursday
Smart left Wednesday's game versus Brooklyn after playing just six minutes and did not return. The shorthanded Grizzlies, who will also be without Luke Kennard (foot), Desmond Bane (oblique) and Vince Williams (tibia), among others, will depend on Jaylen Wells and John Konchar (quad) to play in Smart's absence.
10/31/2024, 6:36 PM
Ruled out Thursday
Bane put up 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and six rebounds over 17 minutes before leaving Wednesday's loss to the Nets for good. Bane is averaging 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks across 26.4 minutes, including a blistering 40.6 percent from three to start the season, so his presence will be missed against the Bucks. With Bane and Marcus Smart (ankle) out, Memphis will likely turn to Jake LaRavia and Jaylen Wells.
10/31/2024, 6:10 PM
Iffy against Milwaukee
Konchar had previously been dealing with right foot soreness but now appears to be ailed by a quadriceps injury. With Marcus Smart (ankle), Desmond Bane (oblique), Luke Kennard (foot) and Vince Williams (lower leg) all out, Memphis could be left very thin in their backcourt.