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March 16, 2026
Inactive Monday
Small (two-way) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Small has appeared in six straight games and scored in double figures in four of his past five appearances, averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.4 steals during that span. However, as a two-way player, Small is eligible to suit up for 50 games for the entire season, and since he's already used 35 of those games, the Grizzlies will hold him out Monday to manage his availability. Fortunately for Small's fantasy managers, the Grizzlies will have 15 games remaining after Monday, so the rookie second-round pick can play in all of those contests.
March 14, 2026
Drops career-high 23 points
Small posted 23 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Friday's 126-110 loss to the Pistons.
Analysis
Small continues to deliver, despite shifting between the bench and the starting unit. With Memphis openly resting players, Small's playing time has been tough to project. However, he has scored in double figures in four of the past five games, averaging 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.0 three-pointers during that span, which is good enough for top-60 value. While there is certainly an element of risk, Small is someone to consider adding across most formats.
March 13, 2026
Coming off bench Friday
Small is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Pistons on Friday.
Analysis
Small started Thursday's 120-112 loss to the Mavericks and finished with 19 points, nine assists, two rebounds, one block and three three-pointers over 28 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role for Friday's contest due to the return of Ty Jerome (calf).
March 13, 2026
Nearly double-doubles
Small racked up 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis
Small continues to bounce in and out of the starting lineup while the Grizzlies deal with numerous injuries. Scotty Pippen (toe) has been ruled out for the season, while Ty Jerome continues to miss at least one half of back-to-back sets, and it's unclear when or if Ja Morant (elbow) will suit up again this season. Not to mention, Walter Clayton (ankle), Cam Spencer (back) and Cedric Coward (knee) have also been regulars on the injury report the past few weeks. The nine dimes Thursday tied Small's season high, and as a starter this season (five games), he's averaged 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.4 minutes.
March 12, 2026
Starting Thursday
Small will start Thursday versus the Mavericks.
Analysis
Small should get all the run he can handle as one of the eight available players on the Memphis roster for Thursday's game. Across two starts this season, Small has posted averages of 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.0 triples and 1.0 steals per game.
