Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Strikes for 23 in Saturday's loss
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Bane produced 23 points (7-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds and five assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's 117-115 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The fifth-year wing stepped up with his best scoring performance of the playoffs in the absence of Ja Morant (hip), but it wasn't enough to prevent Memphis from getting swept. Bane stayed relatively healthy in 2024-25, making 69 regular-season appearances after managing a combined 100 games the two seasons prior, giving him something to build on heading into 2025-26.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Struggles offensively in loss
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Bane finished Thursday's 114-108 loss to the Thunder in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 10 points (3-14 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes.
Bane was unable to find any rhythm on the offensive end, shooting no better than 25 percent from the field for the second time in the past three games. With Ja Morant (hip) in some doubt for Game 4, the Grizzlies will need Bane to step up should they have any hope of forcing a Game 5.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Double-double in Game 2
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Bane logged 19 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 37 minutes in Tuesday's 118-99 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
It was a better overall performance for Bane on Tuesday compared to Game 1. It was his 10th double-double of the season, and he finished as the game's leading rebounder and as the Grizzlies' third-leading scorer behind Jaren Jackson (26) and Ja Morant (23). Bane averaged 23.8 points on 51.1 percent shooting over his final 10 outings of the regular season, and the Grizzlies will need that kind of production in Game 3 on Thursday down 2-0 in the series.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Held in check
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Bane racked up nine points (3-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 27 minutes during Sunday's 131-80 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The Grizzlies were run out of the building in Game 1, so none of the starters eclipsed 30 minutes. Bane struggled against the Thunder during four regular-season contests as well, averaging 15.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists on 35.7 percent shooting from the field.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Hits for 30 in Play-In loss
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Bane ended Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In Game loss to the Warriors with 30 points (11-21 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes.
Ja Morant picked up an ankle injury in the second half Tuesday, and while he was able to return in the fourth quarter, it left Bane to carry the scoring load for the Grizzlies. The fifth-year guard has averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 boards, 5.1 assists, 2.8 threes and 1.1 steals over his final 21 appearances in the regular season dating back to the beginning of March, and Bane could see elevated usage again Friday if Morant isn't 100 percent, as Memphis gets a second chance to secure a playoff spot.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Lifted from injury report
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Bane (groin) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Warriors.
Bane didn't suit up for his team's final regular-season matchup Sunday against the Mavericks due to a groin issue, but he'll be good to go for Tuesday's clash. He's been a strong contributor for the Grizzlies of late, averaging 25.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists over his last five games.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Out Sunday
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Bane (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
As expected, Bane and most of Memphis' regulars have been downgraded from doubtful to out and won't suit up for the regular-season finale. There's been no indication that Bane is in danger of missing the Play-In Tournament.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Uncertain status for Sunday
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Bane is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to left adductor soreness.
The Grizzlies have already locked up a spot in the Play-In Tournament, so there's no point in risking some of their regular rotation members. That includes Bane, who's often been the second- or third-best player on the roster. For what it's worth, though, the doubtful tag suggests Bane might not play, and if he ends up being ruled out, Cam Spencer, John Konchar and Vince Williams could see more time in the backcourt. Other players such as Scotty Pippen (back), Luke Kennard (knee) and Ja Morant (shoulder) are also carrying doubtful tags.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Scores 28 points vs. Minnesota
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Bane closed Thursday's 141-125 loss to Minnesota with 28 points (11-18 FG, 6-10 3Pt), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes.
Ja Morant paced the Grizzlies in this high-scoring loss, but Bane also had an impressive performance and finished just one assist away from recording a double-double. Even though Morant remains the de facto top scoring and playmaking option for the Grizzlies, Bane has been putting up solid numbers whenever he experiences an uptick in his usage rate. Over his last seven games, Bane is averaging 23.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 33.9 minutes.
Bane ended with 17 points (6-23 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 110-108 win over the Heat.
The Grizzlies escaped with a tight win over the Heat on Thursday, and while Bane certainly contributed to the win with a loaded stat line, the fact that he delivered a woeful shooting performance simply can't be overlooked. This was the first time Bane made single-digit field goals despite attempting 20-plus shots all season long. He should be able to bounce back sooner rather than later, though, as Bane is averaging a solid 19.9 points per game in 22 games since the All-Star break.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Scores 19 points in loss
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Bane ended with 19 points (6-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 134-125 loss to the Warriors.
Bane filled the stat sheet admirably in this loss to the Warriors, and while Ja Morant grabbed most of the headlines for his 36-point output, Bane made his presence felt admirably on both ends of the court. Bane has filled several roles in the lineup throughout the season, but he always finds a way to stand out and deliver above-average fantasy lines. He's averaging 20.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks per game since the All-Star break.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Leads Memphis in loss
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Bane closed with 29 points (12-18 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 134-127 loss to the Lakers.
Bane finished with a team-high 29 points and was one of three Grizzlies to score at least 20 points, albeit in a losing effort. The sharpshooter delivered a bounce-back performance following Thursday's loss to Oklahoma City, during which he tallied three points and shot 1-for-12 from the floor. Bane has scored at least 20 points in eight of his 14 appearances this month, averaging 21.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.6 three-pointers and 1.2 steals across 33.8 minutes per contest.
Bane supplied 21 points (8-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 140-103 win over Utah.
Bane did his damage over the first three quarters, leaving the game with 7:49 left in the midst of a relentless 14-0 run. Although the Jazz kept it close in the first half, Bane sat back and allowed Jay Huff and Santi Aldama to lead the team to a sizable lead in the third quarter. Bane bounced back nicely after the Clippers limited him to 10 points last Friday. If Ja Morant's (hamstring) injury continues to be an issue, Bane's production will have explosive potential.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Leads team in disappointing loss
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Bane had 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 115-99 loss to Portland.
The Grizzlies were without Ja Morant (hamstring), but his presence wouldn't have altered the outcome. Bane's numbers were below his usual averages, and he led a group struggling to find traction against the Trail Blazers. Bane and Jaren Jackson were the only starters to score in double-digits, and the team abandoned the first unit once the game got out of hand. Memphis will try to turn things around Friday against the Clippers.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Comes close to triple-double
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Bane accumulated 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Saturday's 125-91 win over the Heat.
The Grizzlies were without Ja Morant (shoulder) in this game, but that didn't prevent them from securing a huge win, and Bane played a pivotal role in the victory. Luke Kennard started in place of Morant, meaning Bane operated as the primary playmaker and finished just two assists away from a triple-double. Bane has been playing at a high level of late and is averaging 21.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists and a combined 1.7 steals-plus-blocks in eight outings this month.
Bane closed with 30 points (13-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 107-104 victory over the Pelicans.
Bane was coming off a 27-point, 16-rebound effort in the win over the Mavericks on Friday, and he also notched a triple-double against the Hawks on Monday. Even though Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson (ankle) are the go-to options on offense for the Grizzlies, there's no doubt Bane is making the most of the expanded role he's having with Jackson sidelined. Bane has scored at least 24 points in five of his last six contests.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Fills stat sheet in win
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Bane chipped in 27 points (11-24 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and three steals over 38 minutes during Friday's 122-111 win over the Mavericks.
Ja Morant led the way in scoring for the Grizzlies with a 31-point output, but Bane had the better fantasy line when looking at his all-around contributions. He ended with at least two tallies in each of the six major categories, including three-pointers made, and he made his presence on both ends of the court while also grabbing a season-high mark in rebounds. This was Bane's sixth double-double of the season, and that tendency to fill the stat sheet makes him a valuable asset across all formats. He's averaging 21.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists and a combined 2.1 steals-plus-blocks in eight outings since the All-Star break.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Scores 15 points
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Bane accumulated 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 120-103 loss to the Thunder.
Bane was unable to build off his most recent performance, as he notched a 35-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in a loss vs. Atlanta on March 3, but at least he reached the 15-point mark once again. Bane is averaging 20.7 points, 6.9 boards and 5.9 assists per game since the end of the All-Star break.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Records triple-double in return
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Bane (hip) finished with 35 points (9-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 14-14 FT), 10 rebounds and 10 assists in 35 minutes during Monday's 132-130 loss to the Hawks.
Monday marked the first triple-double of Bane's career, as he returned from a one-game absence and stepped up for the Grizzlies in the absence of star floor general Ja Morant (shoulder). Bane has seen an increase in usage and fantasy value during instances in which Morant is out, with the former averaging 24.2 points, 8.0 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.5 three-pointers over his last 11 appearances when the latter has been unavailable. Look for Bane to handle a similar role if Morant can't play in Wednesday's showdown with the Thunder, especially if Jaren Jackson's ankle injury costs him additional time as well.
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Grizzlies' Desmond Bane: Appears past hip injury
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Bane (hip) is not listed on the Grizzlies' injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Hawks.
Bane wasn't able to play during Saturday's loss to the Spurs due to left hip soreness. The injury doesn't appear severe enough to necessitate a second absence, and Bane should be available to play Monday barring any setbacks. He finished the month of February having averaged 20.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals over 35.3 minutes per game.
