The calvary is on the way to the Memphis Grizzlies. Jonas Valanciunas and Grayson Allen were both cleared to play against the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday night. Since mid-January, both players have been out while sitting in the league’s health and safety protocols. Brandon Clarke is dealing with a calf injury, and his participation is still up in the air, as per Jim Eichenhofer.
The Grizz are 2-2 since returning from their COVID-19 sabbatical, with three of those four games going over the total. They’ve cycled through starters this season while dealing with injuries and health and safety protocols, with eight different players working their way into the starting lineup.