Small ended with 22 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block across 28 minutes during Saturday's 122-115 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Ja Morant's (elbow) extended absence has sent ripples through Memphis' rotation, and it's resulted in meaningful minutes for Small off the bench. A turf toe injury stymied Small's league debut earlier in the season, but the team's decision to keep the rookie with the parent club could begin to pay dividends as they navigate a campaign that seems to be the beginning of a rebuild.

Small amassed 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 117-98 loss to Phoenix.

EDGE Analysis

Ja Morant (calf) missed his third game in a row Wednesday, but he's presumed to be day-to-day. Small finished a couple of points shy of his season-best mark of 16 points, and he showed good instincts as a playmaker as well. He's worth monitoring in Memphis with the team dealing with so many injuries.

Small registered seven points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Sunday's 120-114 loss to the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

The absence of Ja Morant (calf) allowed Small to enter the Memphis rotation to play his most minutes since Oct. 27. Small recently returned from an extended absence with a turf toe injury, and he may be scrubbed from the backcourt rotation entirely once Morant makes his way back into the fray.

Small (toe) is available for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Small hasn't played since early November due to a left turf toe injury but will return to the lineup Tuesday. With Cedric Coward (heel), Ja Morant (ankle) and several other Memphis players sidelined, Small could see meaningful burn during his return.

Small (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

The Grizzlies expected Small to miss at least three more weeks as of Dec. 11, but he appears to be well ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left turf toe injury. He hasn't played since Nov. 5 and would likely face significant limits to his playing time if cleared to play Tuesday, though there'll be plenty of minutes available with Ja Morant (ankle) and Vince Williams (knee) sidelined.

Small (toe) is expected to miss at least three more weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Small is recovering well from a turf toe injury, though he could be out for as long as five more weeks. His absence doesn't seem to affect the Memphis rotation a great deal, but Cam Spencer should hang onto a decent role even when Ja Morant (calf) is cleared to return.

Small (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland.

EDGE Analysis

Small hasn't been available to play since Nov. 7 due to turf toe, and there remains no clear timetable for his return to action. He can be considered week-to-week moving forward.

Small (toe) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the Grizzlies announced Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Small has been sidelined since being diagnosed with turf toe back on Nov. 8. Based on this timetable, Small's earliest return date would be Dec. 7 against the Trail Blazers. Small is on a two-way contract and has appeared in eight regular-season games thus far for 12.5 minutes per contest.

Small (toe) won't play in Saturday's game against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Small is battling turf toe on his left foot, and the issue will keep him sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. It's unclear when he'll be able to return to the hardwood, but his absence should have minimal impact on the Grizzlies' rotation. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against San Antonio.

Small (toe) won't play Wednesday against Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Small will be sidelined for a third straight game Wednesday and remains without a timetable for a return.