Overview
- Morant is now day-to-day after a right calf strain sustained Nov. 15, and multiple reports indicate he is unlikely to play Sunday.
- Memphis lists five players out — Brandon Clarke, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Javon Small due to injuries, with GG Jackson on G League assignment.
- Vince Williams Jr. is expected to continue starting at guard, with Cam Spencer projected for an expanded role off the bench.
- Portland’s injury report names Donovan Clingan questionable, with Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, Scoot Henderson, and Blake Wesley ruled out.
- If Clingan sits, Portland is projected to start Robert Williams III at center and to increase minutes for Duop Reath.