MEMZach EdeyPossible ramping upRecoveryPresser1d

Edey looked very rusty after going about nine months without playing in games.

“Oh, obviously very rusty. You can see that he hasn't played in, what are we talking about, nine months? Maybe. Hasn't played in games.”

MEMOlivier-Maxence Prosper · Ty Jerome · Quinten PostRole & Rotation𝕏 Beat1d

Post joins the starters for the second half while Edey sits the third quarter.

“No Zach Edey for the third quarter. Similar to Ty Jerome and Quinten Post from the first game. Post is in with the starters at center to start the second half.”

MEMZach EdeyMinutes & Usage𝕏 Beat1d

Memphis kept Edey's preseason usage limited out of caution.

“The Grizzlies wanted to be cautious with Zach Edey's usage in the preseason.”

CHITobe AwakaRole & RotationPresser9h

Chicago is playing whoever is more aggressive and weighing matchups and energy to see how it goes.

“We're going to play whoever is there and more aggressive at the moment. And, you know, it's going to be also matchups, energy, minutes restriction. We will see how it goes.”

CHILeonard MillerRole & Rotation𝕏 Beat1d

Leonard Miller is the 10th man and some players will only get first-half minutes.

“Leonard Miller is 10th man. Pregame, Splitter said some players will only see first-half minutes.”

CHIDailyn Swain · Isaac Okoro · Josh Giddey · Tre JonesRole & Rotation𝕏 Beat1d

Swain replaces Giddey and handles the ball with Jones out as Chicago plans to play 10 or 11 deep.

“Dailyn Swain, Isaac Okoro in now. Tiago Splitter said he plans to play 10-11 deep during regular season because of pace they're seeking. Swain is in for Giddey and, with Tre Jones out, will be primary ballhander.”