Marcus Smart #36 of the Memphis Grizzlies catches a pass against Keaton Wallace #2 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Aren

While Smart is known to be one of the best defenders in the league, his tenure in Memphis has been utterly disappointing. In his debut season with the Grizzlies, Smart played just 20 games before suffering a season-ending injury. Now, in his second season in Memphis, Smart's injuries continue to be a concern.

The Memphis Grizzlies have quickly cemented their place as one of the NBA’s most thrilling and resilient teams. Known for their high-tempo, defense-first approach, they have repeatedly shown they can go toe-to-toe with the league’s elite.

Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. were not listed as the Grizzlies issued injury updates on two key contributors before a Timberwolves tilt.

The Grizzlies were finalists to land Dorian Finney-Smith from the Nets before Brooklyn sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooklyn has done a deep dive into what Memphis can offer them, making a trade seemingly easy between the two sides.

The latest Memphis Grizzlies injury updates came with a ... As for the good news, Marcus Smart is making strong process from a right index finger injury and will be listed as week-to-week.

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Pairing Robinson with former Defensive Player of the Year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. could give Memphis a lethal frontcourt duo. The Grizzlies also have former Defensive Player of the Year guard Marcus Smart in the backcourt to help along the perimeter.

• Including Wednesday's 129-115 victory at the Frost Bank Center, Memphis has won 14 of the past 15 meetings against the Spurs. The Grizzlies have won 10 in a row in San Antonio, with their most recent loss in the Alamo City coming Jan. 5, 2019.