Grizzlies forward Clarke out for season with torn Achilles
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his Achilles, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday.
Clarke suffered a non-contact injury in the first quarter of Friday night's 113-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
#NBA 🏀Our panel of doctors have significant worry #Grizzlies F Brandon Clarke is out for the season with a left leg injury he suffered on this play
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The Canadian was in the midst of another solid season in Memphis, averaging double figures for the fourth straight year. He was putting up 10 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 56 games on the year, including eight starts.
The 38-24 Grizzlies will now be without a key rotation piece as they look to remain at the top of the Western Conference, currently possessing the No. 2 seed.