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Clayton is starting Monday's game against the Bulls.
Clayton will join the starting lineup after missing three straight games due to a right ankle sprain. He starred as a playmaker in his last start March 1 against Indiana, finishing with 14 assists in 34 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Cleared to play Monday
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Clayton (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Clayton will shed a questionable tag due to a right ankle sprain and suit up after being inactive for the previous three games. In his past five appearances, the rookie is averaging 8.6 points, 8.2 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.6 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per contest. With Ty Jerome (shoulder) ruled out, Clayton should see a solid amount of playing time in Monday's contest.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Questionable for Monday
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Clayton (ankle) is questionable to play Monday in Chicago.
Clayton has missed the past three games, but there's a chance he could get back out there Monday. If Clayton is cleared to return, he could see quality minutes with Ty Jerome (shoulder) not expected to play.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Won't play Friday
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Clayton (ankle) is out for Friday's game in Detroit.
This will be the third straight game on the inactive list for Clayton, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's game in Chicago. Cam Spencer should see quality minutes Friday night with Memphis' backcourt extremely banged up.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Unlikely to play Friday
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Clayton (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Clayton is expected to miss a third straight game due to a right ankle sprain. In Clayton's presumed absence, Cam Spencer and Javon Small should see solid minutes off the bench behind Ty Jerome and Cedric Coward on Friday.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Out for Thursday
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Clayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.
Clayton was listed as doubtful for Thursday's game, so it's not surprising to see him hit the sidelines for the first game of this back-to-back set. Cedric Coward (knee), Ty Jerome (calf), Scotty Pippen (toe) and Cam Spencer (back) will join Clayton on the inactive list for Thursday's game, so Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack should get all the run they can handle. For now, Clayton should be considered questionable for Friday's game in Detroit.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Doubtful for Thursday
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Clayton (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.
Clayton is on track to miss his second straight game Thursday, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Friday's game in Detroit. Ty Jerome (calf) and Cedric Coward (knee) are also doubtful to play and Scotty Pippen (toe) has already been ruled out, so Cam Spencer figures to see major minutes Thursday evening.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Not playing Tuesday
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Clayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Clayton is dealing with a right ankle sprain that he likely picked up during Monday's loss to the Nets, when he played 29 minutes and finished with 13 points, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer. In his absence, more minutes will be available for Cam Spencer, Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack. Clayton's next chance to play is Thursday against Dallas.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Listed as questionable
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Clayton (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Clayton is battling a sprained right ankle during the second part of Memphis' back-to-back set after posting 13 points, four assists and one steal in 29 minutes off the bench during Monday's loss in Brooklyn. The likes of Jahmai Mashack, Cam Spencer and Javon Small could all see an uptick in ball-handling duties if Clayton is unable to play Tuesday.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Not starting Monday
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Updating a previous report, Clayton will not start Monday's game against the Nets.
The Grizzlies have only eight players available Monday, though Clayton will remain in a bench role. However, the rookie first-rounder should still see significant playing time. Over four March appearances (one start), he has averaged 7.5 points, 9.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 25.8 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Starting Monday
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Clayton will start Monday's game against the Nets, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With the Grizzlies being shorthanded in the front end of this back-to-back set, Clayton will step into the starting five. As a starter this season (two games), the rookie first-rounder has averaged 8.0 points, 10.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 29.5 minutes per contest.
Clayton will come off the bench Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
Clayton drew a spot start Sunday and fared well by dishing out 14 assists, but he'll return to the bench Tuesday due to Ty Jerome being cleared to play. Clayton has scored in double figures in just two of his last 14 appearances as a reserve.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Moving to starting role
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Clayton is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pacers, per Tony East of Forbes.com.
Clayton will slide into the starting five for Sunday's matchup, replacing fellow rookie Javon Small, who had started the Grizzlies' last two contests. This move comes as head coach Tuomas Iisalo continues to shuffle his backcourt, with Ty Jerome (thigh) officially ruled out and several other rotation pieces sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Hands out season-high 14 dimes
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Clayton notched seven points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 14 assists, one block and four steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 win over the Pacers.
Making his second career start, Clayton set a season high in both dimes and swipes. The Grizzlies are likely to continue shuffling their starting lineup around until Ja Morant (elbow) is cleared to return, and Clayton is beginning to flash his potential as a playmaker. Across his first seven outings for Memphis, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 8.4 points, 6.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 25.6 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Shifting to bench Monday
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Clayton isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Sacramento.
Clayton drew a rare start Saturday against the Heat, but he'll retreat to a bench role Monday as the Grizzlies have elected to tinker with the starting five. The Florida product is averaging 6.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five matchups.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Nine points, six dimes in return
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Clayton (calf) provided nine points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six assists and four rebounds across 25 minutes in Saturday's 136-120 loss to the Heat.
Back in action after missing the Grizzlies' previous three games due to a right calf contusion, Clayton stepped into the starting five in place of GG Jackson, who headed to the bench after a six-game run on the top unit. Clayton won't be guaranteed to stick in the starting five moving forward, and he could be headed to the bench as soon as Monday against the Kings, if one of Cedric Coward (knee) or Santi Aldama (knee) is able to return. Since being acquired from the Jazz at the trade deadline, Clayton has appeared in three games for Memphis and is averaging 9.3 points, 5.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 25.0 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Moving to starting role
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Clayton is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Clayton is returning from a three-game absence following a right calf contusion, and he'll move to the starting lineup right away. He's averaging 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 25.0 minutes per game in his two outings with Memphis since being traded from the Jazz before the deadline.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Available Saturday
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Clayton (calf) is available for Saturday's game against Miami.
Clayton will shed his questionable tag and return to action following a three-game absence due to a right calf contusion. In two outings since being traded from Utah to Memphis, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 25.0 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Walter Clayton: Could return Saturday
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Clayton (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Clayton has missed the Grizzlies' last three games due to a right calf contusion, but the rookie first-rounder has a chance to return for Saturday's road contest. He has averaged 18.3 minutes per game off the bench this season, but even if he's available to play Saturday, he could operate in a reduced role due to the returns of Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen.
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