4 years agoMemphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus New Orleans due to a sore right calf, marking his first absence of the year. Gorgui Dieng will enter the starting five in place of Clarke and figures to see increased DFS intrigue, but the return of Jonas Valanciunas should keep Dieng from posting significant numbers. Clarke has established a strong floor through his first 17 games, averaging 13.3 points and 5.8 boards per contest while shooting 48.8 percent overall. His next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Raptors.--Jesse Borek
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