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Memphis Grizzlies 2023-24 roster, injury report, logo, starting lineup, and more
Ciku Njuguna, Cyprine Apindi
updated at October 23, 2023 at 9:52 AM
One of the biggest basketball teams in the United States of America is the Memphis Grizzlies. This team is based in Memphis, Tennessee. It competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Western Conference Southwest Division of the league. Check out the Memphis Grizzlies roster for the 2023-24 season.
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Basketball fans worldwide have been checking and analysing the latest Memphis Grizzlies roster. The members of a team determine its success in any league. The team has selected the best possible athletes to ensure great results in the upcoming season.
Profile summary
Full name | Memphis Grizzlies |
Year founded | 1995 |
Conference | Western |
Division | Southwest |
Arena | FedExForum |
Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
Team colours | Beale Street blue, Memphis midnight blue, steel grey, and gold |
Memphis Grizzlies roster, starting lineup, injury report, & more
Did you know FedEx is the main sponsor for the Memphis Grizzlies? This team was founded in 1995. While it has not won any championships or conference titles, it has recorded some impressive results. Find out more about the team, including its roster, starting lineup, injury report, and logo.
Memphis Grizzlies 2023-24 roster
Memphis Basketball, LLC, the firm that owns the Memphis Grizzlies, has done its best to sign the best players. The team's 2023-24 roster is documented in the table below.
Name | Position | Number | Age (as of 2023) | Height | Weight |
Jacob Gilyard | Guard | 0 | 25 | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | 160 lb (73 kg) |
GG Jackson II | Forward | 45 | 18 | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Tarik Biberovic | Forward | 44 | 22 | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) | 218 lb (99 kg) |
Xavier Tillman | Forward | 2 | 24 | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) | 245 lb (111 kg) |
JakeLa Ravia | Forward | 3 | 21 | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) | 235 lb (107 kg) |
Steven Adams | Centre | 4 | 30 | 6 ft 11 in (211 cm) | 265 lb (120 kg) |
Derrick Rose | Guard | 4 | 34 | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Vince Williams Jr. | Guard | 5 | 22 | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Kenneth Lofton Jr. | Forward | 6 | 21 | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | 275 lb (125 kg) |
Santi Aldama | Forward-Centre | 7 | 22 | 7 ft 0 in (213 cm) | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Ziaire Williams | Forward | 8 | 21 | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Josh Christopher | Guard | 9 | 21 | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Luke Kennard | Guard | 10 | 27 | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | 206 lb (93 kg) |
Ja Morant | Guard | 12 | 24 | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | 174 lb (79 kg) |
Jaren Jackson Jr. | Forward-Centre | 13 | 23 | 6ft 10 in (208 cm) | 242 lb (110 kg) |
Isaiah Todd | Forward | 14 | 21 | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) | 219 lb (99 kg) |
Brandon Clarke | Forward | 15 | 26 | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Desmond Bane | Guard | 22 | 25 | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | 215 lb (98 kg) |
David Roddy | Forward | 27 | 22 | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 255 lb (116 kg) |
Marcus Smart | Guard | 36 | 29 | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 220 lb (100 kg) |
John Konchar | Guard | 46 | 27 | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | 210 lb (95 kg) |
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During the 2023 NBA draft picks, the team selected Gregory GG Jackson II and Tarik Biberovic. These young talents brought hope and potential to the franchise for the present and coming years.
Memphis Grizzlies' starting lineup
The team's current starting lineup for the upcoming season is shown below. Kindly note that the team's officials may make changes to the starting lineup as they deem fit.
Name | Position | Number |
David Roddy | Forward | 24 |
Jake LaRavia | Forward | 3 |
Kenneth Lofton Jr. | Forward | 6 |
Nathan Hoover | Guard | - |
Jacob Gilyard | Guard | 0 |
Memphis Grizzlies' stats
Below is a look at the team's historical statistics. Although it has not won any NBA championship, its players have recorded relatively good results in the past.
Season | Wins | Losses | Finish |
2013-14 | 50 | 32 | 3rd of 5 |
2014-15 | 55 | 27 | 2nd of 5 |
2015-16 | 42 | 40 | 3rd of 5 |
2016-17 | 43 | 39 | 3rd of 5 |
2017-18 | 22 | 60 | 5th of 5 |
2018-19 | 33 | 49 | 3rd of 5 |
2019-20 | 34 | 39 | 3rd of 5 |
2020-21 | 38 | 34 | 2nd of 5 |
2021-22 | 56 | 26 | 1st of 5 |
2022-23 | 51 | 31 | 1st of 5 |
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Ownership and management
Robert J. Pera, the founder of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc., is the owner of the Memphis Grizzlies since October 2012. He is the chairman and controlling owner of Memphis Basketball, LLC. Robert Pera's net worth is $9.4 billion.
The Grizzlies play their home games at FedExForum. The team's president is Jason Wexle, and Zachary Kleiman is the general manager. The Memphis Grizzlies' score profile is expected to improve in the 2023-24 season with the help of other key officials listed in the table below.
Head coach | Taylor Jenkins |
Assistant coach | Scoonie Penn |
Assistant coach | Blake Ahearn |
Assistant coach | Vitaly Potapenko |
Assistant coach | Brad Jones |
Assistant coach | David McClure |
Assistant coach | Sonia Raman |
Trainer | Eric Oetter |
Team logo
Did you know the Memphis Grizzlies was founded in 1995 in Vancouver, British Columbia, under the name of Vancouver Grizzlies? The club later moved to the United States of America.
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The Grizzlies logo has undergone minor changes since the team was founded in 1995. The latest logo redesign was done in 2018.
The current logo features a less realistic bear’s head with yellow eyes compared to the previous editions. The inscription MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES (in capitals) is set under the grizzly image in two lines. The typeface of the upper part of the logotype has smooth angles, while the lower level is all strictly geometric.
Interestingly, the Memphis Grizzlies jersey (previous and past editions) only feature the team's names and not the bear in the logo. You can purchase the jerseys on the official website.
Memphis Grizzlies' injury report
The Memphis Grizzlies' record of injuries is explored below.
- On 29th April 2023, Luke Kennard, a shooting guard, suffered a shoulder injust and was ruled out for Game 6 against the Lakers.
- On 4th March 2023, Brandon Clarke sustained a left Achilles tear during a game against the Denver Nuggets. He is expected to be out until at least 1st February 2024.
- On 13th June 2023, Steven Adams suffered a knee injury.
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Ja Morant's suspension
On 16th June 2023, Ja Morant was suspended for 25 games in the 2023-24 season by the NBA. Morant is one of the key players in the team.
The gifted basketballer was suspended because of conduct detrimental to the league. He got the temporary ban after a video circulated online showing him brandishing a firearm.
The NBA suspended him for eight games following a similar incident in March 2023. The current suspension will come with conditions for his return.
Social media
If you want to keep up with the latest Memphis Grizzlies news, you should check out the team's social media accounts.
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Who is the number 22 on the Memphis Grizzlies?
Desmond Bane, a guard, is the number 22 on the Memphis Grizzlies. He played college basketball for the TCU Horned Frogs before joining the team.
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Who is the number 9 on the Memphis Grizzlies?
Josh Christopher, a guard, is the number 9 on the team. He played college basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils before joining the team, and his nickname is Jaygup.
Who is the best player in Memphis Grizzlies' history?
The best players in the team's history include Marc Gasol, Ja Morant, Zach Randolph, Pau Gasol, Mike Conley, and Shareef Abdur-Rahim.
Who did the Memphis Grizzlies trade for Marcus Smart?
The team acquired Marcus Smart in a three-team deal involving Kristaps Porzingis and Tyus Jones. Porzingis was sent to the Celtics, and guard Jones to the Wizards.
The new Memphis Grizzlies roster comprises the best players that will, hopefully, make the team record better results in the 2023-24 season. In a shocking turn of events, one of the team's best players is on suspension. Will his absence affect the results?
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Ciku Njuguna
Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.
Cyprine Apindi
Cyprine Apindi is a content creator and reporter with over 4 years of experience based in Kenya. She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication from Kenyatta University.
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