Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Thu 4/11/19 12:10 AM

Anderson is set to undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery on his right shoulder, the Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson missed 37 of the last 39 games of the season dealing with what the team was calling right shoulder soreness. The surgery is set for sometime in the next week, and he is expected to be ready to go for the start of training camp. A more specific timeline should come out following the surgery.

Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Fri 3/29/19 12:35 PM

Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Friday that the team is working under the assumption that Anderson (shoulder) will not play again this season, Omari Sankofa II of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has not played since January due to a lingering shoulder injury, and while it would have been a huge surprise if he ever played again, Bickerstaff's remarks confirm this. It was a tough season for Anderson, who played in just 43 games in his first year with the Grizzlies, but at 25 years old, the swingman will likely remain a key part of the team's young nucleus.

Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Wed 3/27/19 12:42 PM

Anderson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson had been scheduled to have his right shoulder re-evaluated last week, but the Grizzlies haven't provided any indication that he's made enough progress to realistically return to game action this season. With Memphis out of the playoff picture, the team has every incentive to continue withholding Anderson from the lineup and allow him to get back to full health ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Tue 3/5/19 6:00 PM

Anderson (shoulder) is slated for an anesthetic injection in his right shoulder to help with the soreness he's been experiencing. He'll be re-evaluated in two weeks.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson will miss his fourth straight contest Tuesday, and with his shoulder failing to heal on its own, the Grizzlies are hopeful a shot could be the answer to his problems. Memphis will re-evaluate him in approximately two weeks to determine the next step in his recovery process.

Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Mon 3/4/19 6:11 PM

Anderson (shoulder) will remain out for Tuesday's game against the Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson is still battling soreness in his right shoulder and is without a firm timetable to return. The veteran hasn't played since Jan. 30, and Tuesday will mark his 14th consecutive absence.

Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Thu 2/28/19 3:53 PM

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Anderson (shoulder) underwent additional testing Wednesday, Omari Sankofa II of The Athletic reports. The Grizzlies expect to provide an update on the forward later this week.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson recently visited with a specialist for more clarity on his sore right shoulder, an issue he has contended with on and off for years. The latest setback has prevented Anderson from playing in 19 of the Grizzlies' last 21 games, and the lack of clear progress he's demonstrated during that period suggests more absences will likely be on tap. Given that the Grizzlies are out of the mix for playoff contention, it's likely they'll continue to act conservatively with Anderson even his tests yield positive news.

Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Fri 2/22/19 6:36 PM

Anderson (shoulder) will see another specialist next week, Omari Sankofa II of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson recently underwent an MRI, but the Grizzlies have not revealed the results, and it seems there is some uncertainty regarding what the injury actually is. It's difficult to gauge when Anderson will return to the court. It's possible he's in for an extended absence.

Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Thu 2/21/19 2:53 PM

Anderson (shoulder) underwent an MRI on Wednesday and will not play Friday against the Clippers, Chris Herrington of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
An update regarding Anderson's MRI results is expected soon. What we do know is that he'll be sidelined Friday, and his absence could certainly extend longer than that. While Anderson is out, Justin Holiday, C.J. Miles, Bruno Caboclo and Chandler Parsons are all candidates to see expanded roles.

Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Mon 2/11/19 2:45 PM

Anderson is scheduled to visit a shoulder specialist sometime this week, Omari Sankofa II of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has been sidelined for the last five games due to a lingering shoulder injury, and the fact that he's headed to a specialist suggests the 25-year-old isn't recovering as initially expected. While Anderson remains without a timetable for his return, he seems highly unlikely to return before the All-Star break.

Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Fri 2/8/19 6:06 PM

Anderson (shoulder) won't play Saturday against New Orleans.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has played in just two of his team's last 12 games due to injury, and he'll have to wait at least a few more days until a potential return to action. He'll have a shot to take the court Tuesday against San Antonio after getting the weekend off.