Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has been out for nearly a year due to a torn Achilles, but he’s close to returning. The Grizzlies have released their injury report for Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, and Clarke is listed as questionable.
An upgrade to questionable for a player who has been out for an extended period of time usually indicates that he is close to returning. Clarke has worked hard to make a comeback this season, and even though the Grizzlies are far from the playoffs, Clarke’s return is a big step toward reestablishing their roster for next season.
Clarke is one of several key Grizzlies players who have missed extended time this season, and is another of several Grizzlies players who the organization believes will be a key part of next year’s team. The rest of the season for Memphis will be used to determine who best fits the team going forward, and Clarke is certainly one of the pieces that the Grizzlies believe will be an impact player for a while.
Hoping to re-enter the playoffs next season, the Grizzlies know health is their biggest obstacle, which is why getting players back for the remainder of this season is so important. This game against the Lakers will be exciting for Clarke and the Grizzlies, as his return has been long overdue.
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