The Memphis Grizzlies have been patiently awaiting the return of one of their key players, Brandon Clarke, after he suffered a devastating Achilles tendon tear last season. The 27-year-old forward/center has been working tirelessly on his rehabilitation, and it appears that his efforts are finally paying off as he inches closer to making his long-awaited season debut.
Clarke, who has been a consistent double-digit scorer and reliable rebounder for the Grizzlies since joining the team in 2019, suffered the Achilles injury during a game against the Denver Nuggets on March 3, 2023.
The Memphis Grizzlies received a boost as forward Brandon Clarke is nearing a return to action after missing the entire 2023-24 NBA season due to an Achilles tendon injury. Clarke, who turned 27 last month, was listed as doubtful for the Grizzlies’ Monday night game against the Denver Nuggets, marking the first time he has been anything other than out on the injury report.
Clarke suffered the devastating Achilles tear on March 3, 2023, during a game against the very same Nuggets squad.
The Memphis Grizzlies have been patiently awaiting the return of key frontcourt player Brandon Clarke, and that wait may finally be over soon. Clarke, who suffered a torn left Achilles tendon back on March 3rd against the Denver Nuggets, has been diligently rehabbing with the goal of getting back on the court before season’s end.
That could become a reality as soon as this week. For Monday’s game against those same Nuggets, the Grizzlies listed Clarke as “doubtful” - the first time this season he has carried any designation other than “out.
