Memphis Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke is considered to be week-to-week with a sore left oblique muscle after aggravating the injury on Sunday, the team announced.
Clarke re-injured himself in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves and did not return to the game after he was questionable to play in that matchup. He did not play Monday against the Indiana Pacers due to soreness in the area.
The Grizzlies have shown that they will exercise caution when dealing with injuries, especially to their younger players. The team announced on Saturday that Ja Morant will be week-to-week with back spasms after crashing into a courtside camera operator.
The @memgrizz today provided a medical update on Brandon Clarke. pic.twitter.com/2hyiNN09Pv
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) December 3, 2019
Clarke has emerged as a key rotational piece for the Grizzlies this season.
In 18 games, Clarke is averaging 11.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists, while he is shooting 63% from the field. He has been among the most efficient players in the NBA this season.
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