Marreese Speights PF/C FA Sat 4/7/12 1:42 AM
Marreese Speights
PF/C FA
Marreese Speights scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting with five rebounds, one assist, and one block in 25 minutes on Friday against the Heat.
It's outings like these, imperfect as they may be, that will make Speights worth using during the Grizzlies' upcoming five-game week. The good news is that he performed well with Zach Randolph also playing 29 minutes and going for 14 and 14. It's worth nothing that Tony Allen was out tonight, however.
Marreese Speights PF/C FA Tue 4/3/12 1:08 AM
Marreese Speights
PF/C FA
Marreese Speights scored nine points on 4-of-8 shooting with 13 rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes on Monday against the Thunder.
It's not pretty, but this gets it done for owners that started Speights in the Grizzlies' five-game week. As for his long-term future, that's still very much in the air, regardless of what Zach Randolph does in his on-court rehab.
Marreese Speights PF/C FA Sat 3/31/12 2:28 AM
Marreese Speights
PF/C FA
Marreese Speights played just 12 minutes on Friday against the Rockets.
This is why we can't get fully behind Speights, and it will take some injury help or another sustained period of productivity for us to consider using him in the upcoming five-game weeks. He finished with two points and seven boards on 1-of-6 shooting tonight.
Marreese Speights PF/C FA Tue 3/27/12 11:50 PM
Marreese Speights
PF/C FA
Marreese Speights started at center for Marc Gasol (ankle) on Tuesday and had 18 points, seven rebounds, a steal and two blocks in 32 minutes.
Speights had come off the bench in three of his four previous games, and should return to that role with Gasol expected back on Friday. But with Zach Randolph still not up to speed, fantasy owners should keep an eye on Speights going forward.
Marreese Speights PF/C FA Tue 3/27/12 8:02 PM
Marreese Speights
PF/C FA
Marreese Speights will start for injured Marc Gasol (ankle) on Tuesday.
Hamed Haddadi should also get plenty of run off the bench, but both players will only have short-term value, as Gasol is expected back for their next game, Friday in Houston.
Marreese Speights PF/C FA Mon 3/26/12 1:10 AM
Marreese Speights
PF/C FA
Marreese Speights started at PF on Sunday but had just 10 points, four rebounds and three blocks in 19 minutes.
Even if Speights continues to start, the presence of super-sub Zach Randolph would prevent him from establishing reliable value.
Marreese Speights PF/C FA Sat 3/24/12 5:45 PM
Marreese Speights
PF/C FA
Marreese Speights scored seven points in 13 minutes off the Grizzlies' bench on Saturday.
Speights hurt his hand on Tuesday but has played in two games since without obvious discomfort. His fantasy value is kaput as long as Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph are both healthy.
Marreese Speights PF/C FA Fri 3/23/12 2:17 AM
Marreese Speights
PF/C FA
Marreese Speights returned to action on Thursday March 22.
Marreese Speights PF/C FA Wed 3/21/12 1:32 AM
Marreese Speights
PF/C FA
Marreese Speights returned to the bench on Tuesday and had seven points and six rebounds before fouling out in 20 minutes.
Zach Randolph is back in the starting lineup, signaling the end of Speights' run as a startable fantasy player. He also appeared to injure his right hand, so watch for news on that going forward. If you want to cut Speights for a hot free agent, it makes sense, as long as Randolph is healthy.
Marreese Speights PF/C FA Sun 3/18/12 8:56 PM
Marreese Speights
PF/C FA
Marreese Speights drew another start at PF vs. the Wizards, but had just four points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes.
Predictably, Speights' production is tailing off due to the return of Zach Randolph (13 points, nine rebounds in 24 minutes). It's time to cut Speights, whether or not he keeps his nominal starting job.