Grizzlies Scramble After Jock Landale’s Sudden Exit
So, here’s what’s been unfolding with the Memphis Grizzlies, and it turned into a tougher night than anyone expected. Jock Landale, who has been one of the few steady interior presences for Memphis lately, was forced out of the game against the Dallas Mavericks after experiencing neck soreness. It happened early — first quarter — and you could tell something wasn’t right. He headed straight to the locker room, and by halftime the team announced he wouldn’t be returning.
Now, that alone would be concerning, but the timing makes it even more complicated. Memphis is already dealing with a shortage at the center position, and Landale’s exit basically pushed them into emergency mode. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke, the next two options at the five, are already sidelined. So once Landale was ruled out, the Grizzlies were left with just one true center available.
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And that lone big man? Zach Edey — who, by the way, is still on a minutes restriction. So you can imagine how the rotations had to be shuffled on the fly. What was supposed to be a fairly normal rotation night quickly became a patchwork effort. Santi Aldama and Olivier-Maxence Prosper were asked to step into expanded roles at center, even though that’s not where they typically thrive. But with the roster stretched thin, every body became essential.
It’s also worth remembering how Memphis got here depth-wise. PJ Hall had been waived recently to open a roster spot for Jahmai Mashack, purely because the team needed more help at point guard. It made sense at the time, but that move now leaves them even lighter in the frontcourt. So with Landale out, the domino effect hit hard — thinner rotations, unusual lineups, and a lot of improvisation.
As of now, Landale’s injury has only been described as neck soreness, but having him exit so quickly and be ruled out so decisively suggests the team didn’t want to take any risks. And considering how battered their frontcourt already is, they really can’t afford to lose him for long.
For now, the Grizzlies will rely on whatever flexibility they can find, but there’s no denying the strain this adds. One injury doesn’t always derail a night — but this one forced Memphis to rethink almost everything on the fly. It’s one of those moments where depth gets tested, and every adjustment becomes crucial.
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