Ty Jerome is still stuck in the infirmary for many weeks, Kobe Bufkin as a backup in Memphis

THE Grizzlies will strengthen its workforce through a “hardship exemption” welcoming Kobe Bufkin for a ten-day contract. The Tennessee franchise is going through another wave of injuries that has never stopped since even if Zach Edey left the infirmary, Me Morant, Scottie Pippen Jr., Brandon Clark and a newcomer You Jerome they are still out of the race for several weeks. The latter hoped to return to the field at the end of November, but will have to spend another 6 to 9 weeks in the infirmary. And to make matters worse, Jaren Jackson Jr suffered an ankle injury after stepping on the foot of Harrison Barnes against the Spurs last week.

These last two matches, the Grizzlies miraculously managed to raise their heads by winning the last two matches, so they will be able to count on reinforcements in the next ten days.

The arrival of Kobi Bufkin will allow Tuomas Iisal to slightly expand his rotation at the guard positions currently occupied by Jalen Wells and Vince Williams Jr. in the box. The former 15th overall pick in the 2023 draft, he is coming off two seasons in Atlanta where he excelled mostly in the G-League, including 43 points with the College Park Skyhawks in January 2024. Invited to Nets training camp before being fired, he was then seen with the South Lakers where he was able to show that he was sharp last week (G. with two games of 16 and 28 points and 6/12 overall 3 points as well as 4 assists on average.

Kobe Bufkin should be ready to take on the Nuggets this Monday. Then it will be time to embark on a four-game road trip, on the floors of the Pelicans, Clippers, Kings and Spurs.

– Hardship exception : The NBA authorizes a team to call in an extra player when at least four players are out on the sidelines for a period of at least two weeks.

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.