Grizzlies tie unsettling record following crushing loss to Thunder

2023-24 has been a season that, in large, can be summed up with one simple word for the Memphis Grizzlies: Injuries.

From entering the season with guys like Brandon Clarke and Steven Adams already sidelined due to health-related ailments to core players like Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Marcus Smart all succumbing to such issues as the campaign progressed, the injury bug has had quite a chomping spree within coach Taylor Jenkins' roster which, in turn, has seen the club roll out several different lineups with a plethora of players involved.

With their latest signing of DeJon Jarreau, who was called up from the Memphis Hustle on a 10-day contract, following his 28 minutes logged against the OKC Thunder Sunday evening, the Grizzlies have now officially tied the league's all-time record for most players used by a team in a single year at 28.

Interestingly enough, they matched their own mark that was set in April of 2016 when they signed former Providence standout Bryce Cotton to a 10-day deal.

Grizzlies tie unsettling record following crushing loss to Thunder

Following the club's 124-93 loss to the Thunder, coach Jenkins was asked about his experience trying to navigate through such an inconsistent campaign from a health perspective. In response, the seasoned headman acknowledged that while it's been a "challenge," at the end of the day, it's still upt to them to try and put their best product on the floor on a nightly basis.

"Every game's a different starting lineup, a different depth [of] who's in it [and] who's out. It's a challenge but these guys they go out an they compete hard. Trying to find chemistry is definitely a challenge but we're putting the work in. Tonight just wasn't our game and we'll be better on Tuesday."

- Taylor Jenkins

Despite their injury woes, the Grizzlies have still managed to come across several bright spots throughout the season, with their most recent upbeat happening being their March 4 triumph over the Brooklyn Nets that gave Jenkins his 200 career win as head coach.