The Grizzlies have announced that starting shooting guard Desmond Bane and reserve forward Kyle Anderson have been added to the team’s inactive list due to “health and safety protocols” — the NBA’s term for COVID management. The pair will miss Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, and likely more.
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Grizzlies are getting ready for a tough four-game road trip. We have seen them overcome all type of absences, and they’ll have to do it again. I think Desmond Bane and his shooting/cutting ability is a huge loss. Melton played better last game and Konchar has been good. – 6:16 PM
The Grizzlies are getting ready for a tough four-game road trip. We have seen them overcome all type of absences, and they’ll have to do it again. I think Desmond Bane and his shooting/cutting ability is a huge loss. Melton played better last game and Konchar has been good. – 6:16 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
“I don’t think that it’s crazy to have that conversation.”
Desmond Bane (@Desmond Bane) joins @Chris Haynes to talk about @Ja Morant‘s place among the best PGs, the Grizzlies’ 11-game win streak and more ⤵️
Apple: https://t.co/4RkGwy3yD4
Spotify: https://t.co/OCX1iViVDG pic.twitter.com/1VrC5GShQC – 3:56 PM
“I don’t think that it’s crazy to have that conversation.”
Desmond Bane (@Desmond Bane) joins @Chris Haynes to talk about @Ja Morant‘s place among the best PGs, the Grizzlies’ 11-game win streak and more ⤵️
Apple: https://t.co/4RkGwy3yD4
Spotify: https://t.co/OCX1iViVDG pic.twitter.com/1VrC5GShQC – 3:56 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Desmond Bane on his viewpoint of Steven Adams carrying Tony Bradley:
“When I looked up on the Jumbotron and saw his feet hovering the ground and (Steven) carrying him like he a lil kid, I couldn’t help but laugh.” – 7:14 PM
Desmond Bane on his viewpoint of Steven Adams carrying Tony Bradley:
“When I looked up on the Jumbotron and saw his feet hovering the ground and (Steven) carrying him like he a lil kid, I couldn’t help but laugh.” – 7:14 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Desmond Bane: “When I saw Steve-O carrying that guy like he’s a little kid I couldn’t help but laugh.” – 7:12 PM
Desmond Bane: “When I saw Steve-O carrying that guy like he’s a little kid I couldn’t help but laugh.” – 7:12 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
FINAL
Bulls 106
Grizzlies 119
Ja: 25 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
Bane: 25 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
BC: 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals
Trip: 14 points, 5 blocks, 5 rebounds
Tyus: 11 points, 8 assists
Melton: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
🤝 – 6:04 PM
FINAL
Bulls 106
Grizzlies 119
Ja: 25 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
Bane: 25 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
BC: 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals
Trip: 14 points, 5 blocks, 5 rebounds
Tyus: 11 points, 8 assists
Melton: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
🤝 – 6:04 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Grizzlies 119, Bulls 106
Bulls have lost 4 straight
DeRozan 24 pts, 5 assists
White 16 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists
Dosunmu 15 pts, 10 rebs, 6 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Vucevic 2-13; didn’t play in 4th
Bane and Morant 25 points each – 6:03 PM
Grizzlies 119, Bulls 106
Bulls have lost 4 straight
DeRozan 24 pts, 5 assists
White 16 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists
Dosunmu 15 pts, 10 rebs, 6 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Vucevic 2-13; didn’t play in 4th
Bane and Morant 25 points each – 6:03 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
end of the 3rd
Bulls 72
Grizzlies 92
Bane: 25 points
Ja: 16 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds
BC: 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Trip: 10 points, 5 blocks, 4 rebounds
Tyus: 8 points, 7 assists – 5:27 PM
end of the 3rd
Bulls 72
Grizzlies 92
Bane: 25 points
Ja: 16 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds
BC: 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Trip: 10 points, 5 blocks, 4 rebounds
Tyus: 8 points, 7 assists – 5:27 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls down 83-67. Memphis : 42-20 in the paint. Bulls 15 turnovers=19pts. DeRozan with 16. Coby-14. Bane-25 for Memphis. – 5:22 PM
Bulls down 83-67. Memphis : 42-20 in the paint. Bulls 15 turnovers=19pts. DeRozan with 16. Coby-14. Bane-25 for Memphis. – 5:22 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Again, I must say that the Steven Adams / Desmond Bane connection is totally wicked – 5:16 PM
Again, I must say that the Steven Adams / Desmond Bane connection is totally wicked – 5:16 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls are within striking distance, down 58-45 at half. Memphis is really crowding DeRozan, he’s 4-12, 10 pts. Vucevic hasn’t scored, but 7 rebs & 3 blocks. Bulls have to stop losing track of Bane (19 pts).
White leads Bulls with 11; Ayo 7 pts, 8 rebs, Malcolm Hill 7 & 6 – 4:47 PM
#Bulls are within striking distance, down 58-45 at half. Memphis is really crowding DeRozan, he’s 4-12, 10 pts. Vucevic hasn’t scored, but 7 rebs & 3 blocks. Bulls have to stop losing track of Bane (19 pts).
White leads Bulls with 11; Ayo 7 pts, 8 rebs, Malcolm Hill 7 & 6 – 4:47 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Bane’s offense and Jackson’s defense helps push Grizzlies out to 58-45 lead at half. Pretty rough half for Vucevic. – 4:44 PM
Bane’s offense and Jackson’s defense helps push Grizzlies out to 58-45 lead at half. Pretty rough half for Vucevic. – 4:44 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Grizzlies nearly doubled their 20 points in the first quarter.
Halftime: Grizzlies 58 Bulls 45
Desmond Bane leads the way with 19 points. Steven Adams returns to the starting lineup in point-center mode. 2 points, 8 rebounds and five dimes – 4:44 PM
Grizzlies nearly doubled their 20 points in the first quarter.
Halftime: Grizzlies 58 Bulls 45
Desmond Bane leads the way with 19 points. Steven Adams returns to the starting lineup in point-center mode. 2 points, 8 rebounds and five dimes – 4:44 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Grizzlies 58, Bulls 47 at half
White 11 pts
DeRozan 10 pts, 3 assists
Dosunmu 9 pts, 8 rebs
Hill 7 pts, 6 rebs
Vucevic 0 pts, 0-4
Bulls 12 TOs
Bane 19 pts – 4:44 PM
Grizzlies 58, Bulls 47 at half
White 11 pts
DeRozan 10 pts, 3 assists
Dosunmu 9 pts, 8 rebs
Hill 7 pts, 6 rebs
Vucevic 0 pts, 0-4
Bulls 12 TOs
Bane 19 pts – 4:44 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Halftime: Memphis 58-45. Points in the paint: Memphis 26-8. Bane with 19. White: 11. DeRozan-10. – 4:44 PM
Halftime: Memphis 58-45. Points in the paint: Memphis 26-8. Bane with 19. White: 11. DeRozan-10. – 4:44 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Brandon Clarke with the jam to close the half!
Bulls 45
Grizzlies 58
Bane: 19 points
Ja: 8 points, 2 assists
BC: 7 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 rebonds
Konch: 7 points, 3 rebounds
Trip: 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks
Adams: 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 points – 4:43 PM
Brandon Clarke with the jam to close the half!
Bulls 45
Grizzlies 58
Bane: 19 points
Ja: 8 points, 2 assists
BC: 7 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 rebonds
Konch: 7 points, 3 rebounds
Trip: 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks
Adams: 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 points – 4:43 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Desmond Bane with a smooth 16 points so far. Not forcing anything. Just running to open spots and his teammates are finding him for easy buckets. – 4:41 PM
Desmond Bane with a smooth 16 points so far. Not forcing anything. Just running to open spots and his teammates are finding him for easy buckets. – 4:41 PM
Clay Bailey @claybailey9
Chicago coach Billy Donovan got up to call time out as soon as Desmond Bane walked into that 3-pointer from the top of the key. Before the shot dropped through the net. – 4:19 PM
Chicago coach Billy Donovan got up to call time out as soon as Desmond Bane walked into that 3-pointer from the top of the key. Before the shot dropped through the net. – 4:19 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Bane’s shooting numbers have been so weird at home.
But when he’s THAT open, you can count it. – 4:19 PM
Bane’s shooting numbers have been so weird at home.
But when he’s THAT open, you can count it. – 4:19 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
end of 1st
grizz and bulls tied at 20.
Ja: 5 points
BC: 5 points, 2 steals
Bane: 4 points
Adams: 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals – 4:12 PM
end of 1st
grizz and bulls tied at 20.
Ja: 5 points
BC: 5 points, 2 steals
Bane: 4 points
Adams: 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals – 4:12 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
The Grizzlies injecting some offense into the lineup by bringing in Trip and Bane – 4:11 PM
The Grizzlies injecting some offense into the lineup by bringing in Trip and Bane – 4:11 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Might be the first time I’ve seen this lineup. Brandon Clarke at the 5. Ja Morant and Tyus Jones in the backcourt. John Konchar and Kyle Anderson the forwards. – 4:04 PM
Might be the first time I’ve seen this lineup. Brandon Clarke at the 5. Ja Morant and Tyus Jones in the backcourt. John Konchar and Kyle Anderson the forwards. – 4:04 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Jaren Jackson Jr. snuffing out a two-on-one Bulls break. The return of Adams-to-Bane halfcourt connections.
Some good stuff happening for the Grizzlies, but they haven’t really found a rhythm. – 3:56 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. snuffing out a two-on-one Bulls break. The return of Adams-to-Bane halfcourt connections.
Some good stuff happening for the Grizzlies, but they haven’t really found a rhythm. – 3:56 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Adams-to-Bane combo is incredible. Those guys know where the other is at all times. – 3:54 PM
Adams-to-Bane combo is incredible. Those guys know where the other is at all times. – 3:54 PM
Clay Bailey @claybailey9
Here are your starters for Grizz vs. Bulls. Chicago: DeRozan, Alfonzo McKinnie, Vucevic, Dosunmu, Coby White; Grizz start: Bane, Ja, Adams, JJJ and Ziaire. – 3:26 PM
Here are your starters for Grizz vs. Bulls. Chicago: DeRozan, Alfonzo McKinnie, Vucevic, Dosunmu, Coby White; Grizz start: Bane, Ja, Adams, JJJ and Ziaire. – 3:26 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Steven Adams is back in the starting lineup vs. the Bulls
G – Morant
G – Bane
F – Williams
F – Jackson
C – Adams
Adams vs. Nucevic should be fun.
JJJ should also have another size mismatch
Starters for Bulls
G – White
G – Dosunmu
F – DeRozan
F – McKinnie
C – Vucevic – 3:08 PM
Steven Adams is back in the starting lineup vs. the Bulls
G – Morant
G – Bane
F – Williams
F – Jackson
C – Adams
Adams vs. Nucevic should be fun.
JJJ should also have another size mismatch
Starters for Bulls
G – White
G – Dosunmu
F – DeRozan
F – McKinnie
C – Vucevic – 3:08 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Boston Globe Sunday NBA Notes: The #Celtics see what they gave away in Memphis’s Desmond Bane bostonglobe.com/2022/01/15/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 1:11 PM
Boston Globe Sunday NBA Notes: The #Celtics see what they gave away in Memphis’s Desmond Bane bostonglobe.com/2022/01/15/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 1:11 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
(I asked Desmond Bane whether he knows how popular of a player he is in Boston. The answer: he knows). The #Celtics see what they gave away in Memphis’s Desmond Bane bostonglobe.com/2022/01/15/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 7:28 PM
(I asked Desmond Bane whether he knows how popular of a player he is in Boston. The answer: he knows). The #Celtics see what they gave away in Memphis’s Desmond Bane bostonglobe.com/2022/01/15/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 7:28 PM
More on this storyline
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