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Grizzlies Clear Brandon Clarke to Ramp Up, Target 6–9 Week Return

The update reflects progress after a September arthroscopy for right‑knee synovitis, highlighting Memphis’ thin frontcourt.

Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke (15) walks onto the court for open practice at the FedExForum on October 4, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK
Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke Expected To Return From Knee Injury In 6-9 Weeks

Overview

  • Memphis announced Clarke has been cleared to begin ramping up basketball activities, with an expected return in roughly six to nine weeks.
  • Based on the team’s timeline, a best‑case comeback lands around Christmas, while a longer recovery could push his return into early 2026.
  • The September procedure addressed right‑knee synovitis rather than his prior PCL sprain, which the team has said had fully healed.
  • Clarke has missed 105 games since the start of 2023–24, including the first 11 this season, underscoring ongoing availability concerns.
  • When healthy he has been impactful, with Memphis posting a +8.2 net rating during his minutes last season and career averages of 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds on 60.6% shooting.