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Brandon Clarke Injury Update
Brandon Clarke is back on the court after months sidelined by knee surgery, listed as available for the Grizzlies' matchup against the Timberwolves. That right knee procedure back in September kept him out of the first 26 games talk about a rough start to the season, especially with the frontcourt already thin.FantasyLabs NBA on X confirms Brandon Clarke (knee) is available Wednesday
He's cleared now, no restrictions mentioned in the latest official report, which feels like a quiet win amid all the Memphis injury noise.
The timing couldn't be better, or weirder, really. Zach Edey, the big rookie, just went down with a left ankle stress reaction, out indefinitely after that December 11th scare. Clarke steps in right as the Grizzlies need bodies rebounding's been a grind without both of them, defense too. Imagine easing back after two months off, straight into a road game in Minnesota's chilly barn. Grizzlies brass probably holding their breath, figuring heavy minutes restrictions at first, but man, that bench role could balloon quick.
What does this mean for Clarke's game? He's always been that gritty 2019 first-rounder energy off the pine, boards, hustle plays. Post-surgery, expect some rust; maybe not 30 minutes right away, but enough to remind folks why he mattered pre-injury. Last season's glimpses showed his motor never quits think those sneaky double-doubles. With Edey shelved, Clarke might snag starting nods or just eat up those frontcourt minutes Ja Morant carves out. Funny how injuries domino; hurts, but opens doors too.
Grizzlies fans, breathe. Clarke's return injects life into a squad that's clawed through early woes. No fairy-tale full health yet knee recovery's sneaky like that but available status screams progress. Watch how he moves Wednesday;Underdog NBA on X reports Brandon Clarke (knee) is available to make his season debut Wednesday. if he looks sharp, Memphis frontcourt stabilizes overnight. That's the NBA rhythm setbacks, then these gritty comebacks that make you root harder.
Disclaimer:
Injury updates based on official NBA reports as of December 17, 2025. Status can change rapidly check Grizzlies.com or NBA.com for real-time info before game day. Not medical advice; player health evolves with evaluations.
