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Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke Sidelined With Grade 2 Calf Strain, Re‑Evaluation in Three Weeks

The injury interrupts his return from recent right knee surgery.

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Dec 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) looses control of the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte Divincenzo (0) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The team said Clarke strained his right calf Saturday against Washington and will be assessed again in about three weeks.
  • He had just returned to action, playing 17 minutes in his season debut Wednesday at Minnesota before exiting after four minutes on Saturday.
  • Clarke has appeared in two games this season after September arthroscopic surgery to address right knee synovitis.
  • His recent past includes a PCL sprain that ended last season early and an Achilles tear in March 2023.
  • Memphis (13–15) will lean on Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, Santi Aldama, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper, and the club signed Christian Koloko to a 10-day hardship contract for frontcourt depth.