Injury Updates and Viewing Info for Grizzlies-Nuggets: Jackson, Jokic, More
The Denver Nuggets host the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena on Wednesday, April 8. Tip-off is set for 8:00 p.m. CST in Denver, Colorado.
Broadcast and radio
Television coverage will be on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast for Memphis viewers. Denver viewers can watch on Altitude Sports Network.
Radio broadcasts are on 92.9 FM/680 AM in Memphis. Denver listeners can tune to Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM.
Standings and series context
Memphis enters at 25-54 on the season. Denver sits at 51-28.
The Nuggets won the 2024-25 regular-season series, 3-1. Historically, the Grizzlies are 42-70 all-time versus Denver.
Home and road split
Memphis holds a 32-25 record against Denver at home. They are 10-45 in road meetings.
The Grizzlies occupy the 12th seed in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets are the West’s third seed.
Projected starters
- Grizzlies — G Walter Clayton Jr., G Lucas Williamson, C Toby Okani, F Cedric Coward, F Adama Bal.
- Nuggets — G Jamal Murray, G Christian Braun, C Bam Adebayo, F Cameron Johnson, F Aaron Gordon.
Injury report
This report includes Injury Updates and Viewing Info for Grizzlies-Nuggets: Jackson, Jokic, More. Statuses are current as listed prior to the game.
Grizzlies absences and statuses include Olivier Maxence-Prosper (doubtful, ankle). Taylor Hendricks is doubtful with a thumb issue.
- GG Jackson — Out, knee.
- Cam Spencer — Out, back.
- Ty Jerome — Out, ankle.
- Jaylen Wells — Out, toe.
- Javon Small — Out, thigh (Two-Way).
- Rayan Rupert — Inactive (Two-Way).
- Jahmai Mashack — Questionable, concussion (Two-Way).
- Scotty Pippen Jr. — Out, toe.
- Santi Aldama — Out, knee.
- Ja Morant — Out, elbow.
- Zach Edey — Out, ankle.
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope — Out, finger.
- Brandon Clarke — Out, calf.
For Denver, Spencer Jones and Peyton Watson are out with hamstring issues. Several two-way players are active in the G League.
- Curtis Jones — Active, G League (Two-Way).
- David Roddy — Active, G League (Two-Way).
- K.J. Simpson — Active, G League (Two-Way).
Odds and betting
The Nuggets opened as heavy favorites. The listed spread has Denver at -15.5 and Memphis at +15.5.
Moneyline odds showed the Nuggets at -7000 and the Grizzlies at +2000. The game total was 247.5 points.
Market figures were posted with over/under and moneyline prices. Odds refresh periodically and may change before tip-off.
About the reporter
Alexander Toledo contributes coverage of the Memphis Grizzlies for Filmogaz.com. He also produces and co-hosts the Five on the Floor podcast.
The podcast focuses on the Miami Heat and the wider NBA. Toledo can be reached on Twitter at @tropicalblanket.
