Kyle Anderson
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February 26, 2026
Won't play Friday
Anderson has been ruled out for Friday's game in Dallas due to personal reasons.
Analysis
The Grizzlies are no longer listing Anderson's right knee tendinitis on the injury report, so it seems like his absence from Friday's game will be strictly due to personal reasons. It's unclear exactly what Anderson is dealing with, but for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Indiana. Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson will continue to pick up the slack in Anderson's absence.
February 25, 2026
Won't play Wednesday
Anderson (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis
Anderson will miss a third straight game due to tendinitis in his right knee. With several other key frontcourt players sidelined, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson will likely handle most of the frontcourt minutes Wednesday night. Anderson's next chance to play will come Friday at Dallas.
February 24, 2026
Iffy for Wednesday
Anderson (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis
Anderson is in danger of missing a third straight game due to right knee patellar tendinitis. If the veteran forward is ultimately ruled out, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks would be candidates for increased playing time.
February 24, 2026
Won't play Monday
Anderson (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Sacramento.
Analysis
Anderson missed Saturday's contest and had been listed as doubtful due to right knee soreness, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. With the veteran forward inactive, Taylor Hendricks is likely to draw the start at center, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper and GG Jackson could see increased minutes off the bench. Anderson's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Golden State.
February 22, 2026
Doubtful for Monday
Anderson (knee) is doubtful to play Monday against the Kings.
Analysis
Anderson is on track to miss his second straight game Monday, which will open up minutes for Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks. Check back closer to Monday's tip for official word on Anderson's status.
February 22, 2026
Ruled out Saturday
Anderson (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis
Anderson will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right knee soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Kings. With the veteran forward sidelined, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson are candidates to see increased playing time.
February 21, 2026
Questionable Saturday
Anderson is questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat due to right knee soreness.
Analysis
After posting 10 points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one steal across 18 minutes in Friday's win over Utah, Anderson is in danger of missing the second leg of this back-to-back set. If the veteran forward is ultimately ruled out, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
February 21, 2026
Logs 18 minutes off bench
Anderson finished Friday's 123-114 victory over Utah with 10 points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one steal across 18 minutes.
Analysis
Anderson was a negligible part of the rotation in Utah, but he's been much more involved in Memphis, averaging 22.3 minutes per game to go with 9.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest. If Anderson is able to flirt with 20 minutes a night with the Grizzlies, he might be able to churn out some low-end value in deep leagues.
February 20, 2026
Won't start vs. Utah
Anderson won't start against the Jazz on Friday.
Analysis
Lawson Lovering will get the starting nod Friday, pushing Anderson to the second unit. Over three appearances (all starts) with the Grizzlies this season, the veteran forward has averaged 9.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 combined steals-plus-blocks and 1.0 assists in 23.7 minutes per contest.