Update: Desmond Bane's Final Injury Status for Grizzlies-Clippers

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane unexpectedly downgraded before Los Angeles Clippers game

Grizzlies' Desmond Bane (22) smiles as he walks to the bench during open practice at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Sunday, October 6, 2024. | Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies had their entire 2023-24 season derailed due to injuries, leading to them landing the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, where they landed Purdue star Zach Edey and Washington State wing Jaylen Wells in the second round. Now, this season, the Grizzlies have enough talent to be a real force in the Western Conference.

On Friday night, the Grizzlies will travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers, who boast a four-game winning streak and are 7-3 over their last 10 games. While injuries were the main storyline last season, they remain relevant this season. Following a recent injury update, a Grizzlies star has received an unexpected downgrade.

Status Update:

Desmond Bane (low back soreness) is questionable tonight against the Clippers. https://t.co/bCGYWJ1dUb

— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 21, 2025

The Grizzlies have downgraded star guard Desmond Bane to questionable as he deals with lower back soreness. Bane was last sidelined for the Grizzlies on March 1st and has appeared in 58 games this season.

Later on in the day, Bane was then upgraded to available.

Status Update:

Desmond Bane is available tonight against the Clippers. https://t.co/24eZ8hVX3r

— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 22, 2025

While not having his best statistical season, Bane is averaging 19.1 points per game, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists for Memphis while taking fewer shots than the prior two years. Bane is in the first year of his five-year, $197 million rookie extension.

Dec 23, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

As Bane's status will be one to monitor in the lead-up to Friday's contest, tip-off in Los Angeles is set for 10:30 p.m. EST on NBA TV.

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