Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Wed 1/25/23 9:47 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman will come off the bench in Wednesday's matchup with the Warriors, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman saw the spot start Monday against Sacramento with Steven Adams (knee) sidelined but will return to the bench in favor of Brandon Clarke. Clarke's appearance in the first unit could be a counter to the Warriors' small ball lineup that features Draymond Green at the five considering Tillman saw the start against the much larger Domantas Sabonis. Considering Adams is slated to miss 3-to-5 weeks, Tillman should see plenty of action moving forward.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Tue 1/24/23 2:40 AM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman provided 10 points (5-6 FG), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 133-100 loss to Sacramento.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman didn't play in any of Memphis' previous three games, but he was pressed into action as a starter Monday with Steven Adams (knee) unable to play. Tillman wasn't aggressive on offense, but he tied his season high with 10 points on the strength of an efficient 5-for-6 shooting mark. The third-year big man could see an uptick in production if Adams misses more time, but otherwise Tillman isn't likely to see the court enough to have viable fantasy value.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Mon 1/23/23 10:13 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman is starting Monday's contest against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman will slide into Memphis' starting lineup with Steven Adams on the sidelines with a knee injury. Tillman has started one game this season, recording nine points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals across 33 minutes of play.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Wed 1/18/23 3:33 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
The Grizzlies recalled Tillman from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman will be available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers following a one-day stint in the G League. He suited up for the Hustle in Tuesday's 140-131 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors, finishing with 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block in 25 minutes.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Tue 1/17/23 3:06 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
The Grizzlies assigned Tillman to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman is likely to play Tuesday in the Hustle's matchup with the Santa Cruz Warriors before rejoining the NBA team ahead of Wednesday's home game against the Cavaliers. Since Tillman is a fringe member of the Grizzlies rotation, the brief assignment with the G League will give him an opportunity to pick up some extended run.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Mon 1/9/23 4:51 AM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman supplied nine points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 123-118 win over Utah.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman replaced Steven Adams (illness) in the starting lineup Sunday, walking away with one of his better performances of the season. He fell agonizingly short of his first double-double of the season, while also adding a season-high steal count. The Grizzlies will face the Spurs on Monday, meaning Adams could once again be given the night off. Should that be the case, Tillman would make for a viable streaming option across most formats.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Sun 1/8/23 5:41 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman will start Sunday's game against the Jazz, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Steven Adams (illness) sidelined, Tillman will draw a spot start at center next to Jaren Jackson in the Grizzlies' frontcourt. This will mark Tillman's first start of the season and just his third since his rookie campaign in 2020. Santi Aldama figures to garner a sizable role off the bench in Adams' absence as well, so despite starting, Tillman's role may not change all that drastically. Tillman is averaging 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 10.4 minutes over 22 appearances off the bench this season.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Sat 12/31/22 2:22 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman was recalled from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman was sent to the G League on Friday but will rejoin the parent club a day later. He's averaging 3.9 points and 2.3 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per game with the Grizzlies this year and should be available Saturday against the Pelicans.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Fri 12/30/22 2:42 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman was assigned to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman saw inconsistent run for the Grizzlies recently, as he appeared in three of the team's last six games and totaled just 14 minutes of playing time during those outings. He should have a more prominent role in the G League.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Wed 12/28/22 2:43 AM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman had nine points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and three rebounds in seven minutes during Tuesday's 125-108 loss to Phoenix.
EDGE Analysis
All seven of Tillman's minutes came in garbage time, so his production should be viewed in that context. Still, this was one of his better games of the campaign, as he was perfect from the field and scored over a point per minute while also grabbing three boards. Tillman had played just seven combined minutes over Memphis' previous four games, so there's no expectation that he'll suddenly become a key part of the team's rotation.