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11. April 2026
Logs double-double in defeat
Rupert logged 16 points (7-25 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 40 minutes during Friday's 147-101 loss to Utah.
Analyse
The Grizzlies played with a slim six-player rotation during the loss, giving Rupert and a motley crew of backups ample minutes. Rupert joined the Grizzlies after failing to catch on in Portland, and the third-year pro has impressed with some upside totals in recent days. Rupert's size and speed give the Grizzles flexibility with the skills to fill in at several positions. If he stays with the team, he has a decent chance of making the roster and possibly cracking the rotation.
9. April 2026
Unavailable Wednesday
Rupert (two-way) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analyse
Rupert will be held out of Wednesday's contest as the Grizzlies manage his availability while he remains signed to a two-way deal. He'll be eligible to play in both of Memphis' final two games after Wednesday.
6. April 2026
Unavailable Monday
Rupert (two-way) is listed out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analyse
Though Rupert turned in a career-best performance in Sunday's loss to the Bucks with a triple-double (33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) to go with four steals and one block in 39 minutes, the Grizzlies will hold him out for the second leg of their back-to-back set in an effort to manage his availability. After Monday's contest, Rupert will be eligible to play in two of the Grizzlies' remaining three games while he's signed to a two-way deal.
6. April 2026
Notches 33-point triple-double
Rupert ended with 33 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 13-16 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, four steals and one block across 39 minutes during Sunday's 131-115 loss to the Bucks.
Analyse
Rupert was locked in from the opening the tip, surpassing his previous career high in scoring (20 points) by halftime on his way to notching the first triple-double of his career. The scoring explosion came out of nowhere, as Rupert was held to just four points on 2-for-7 shooting his last time out. However, he was thrust into a prominent offensive role Sunday with Memphis making only nine players available for the game. Rupert should be in line for significant minutes when he plays, but while he remains signed to a two-way deal, he's eligible to suit up for just two of the Grizzlies' final four games of the campaign. If Memphis gets a number of players back in action for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Rupert could end up being inactive for the contest.