Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Fri 12/1/23 6:42 PM

Tillman (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing the previous six games with a left knee injury. Tillman is averaging 9.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 25.9 minutes across his first seven appearances this season.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Fri 12/1/23 11:26 AM

Tillman (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman has missed six straight games due to a left knee injury but has a chance to suit up Friday. Even if the Michigan State product is cleared, he'll presumably handle a reserve role behind Bismack Biyombo, who's drawn 11 straight starts in the Grizzlies' depleted frontcourt.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tue 11/28/23 6:31 PM

Tillman (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman will miss his sixth straight game Wednesday while dealing with a left knee injury. Bismack Biyombo should continue to start in his absence. While the Grizzlies are treating Tillman as week-to-week, his next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Dallas.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Mon 11/20/23 6:18 PM

The Grizzlies announced Monday that Tillman is considered week-to-week in his recovery from a left knee injury.
EDGE Analysis
Details have been scarce on Tillman's knee injury, but he has missed six of the Grizzlies' past seven games. Bismack Biyombo has supplied 7.6 points and 8.4 rebounds in 24.3 minutes per game in Tillman's stead, while Jaren Jackson continues to produce at a career-high offensive volume in Memphis' shorthanded rotation.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Sun 11/19/23 2:07 PM

Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman returned to action Tuesday after a four-game absence, but he'll miss both halves of the Grizzlies' weekend back-to-back set. It's unclear if he aggravated the issue or if Memphis is simply being cautious. With Steven Adams (knee) and Brandon Clarke (knee) likely out for the season, Tillman's ongoing absence has created more opportunities for Bismack Biyombo and Kenneth Lofton.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Fri 11/17/23 6:19 PM

Tillman won't play in Saturday's game versus the Spurs due to left knee injury recovery.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman returned to action Tuesday after missing the previous four contests with a knee injury. It doesn't appear that the 24-year-old big man has aggravated his injury, but the Grizzlies are playing it cautiously on the first night of the team's back-to-back Saturday. Bismack Biyombo and Kenneth Lofton will likely receive increased minutes in Tillman's absence.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Wed 11/15/23 2:27 PM

Tillman (knee) played 22 minutes in Tuesday's 134-107 loss to the Lakers, finishing with 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal.
EDGE Analysis
After Steven Adams (knee) was ruled out for the season just days before the Oct. 25 opener, Tillman served as the Grizzlies' starting center for five of the team's first six games before missing four straight contests with left knee soreness. While Tillman got the green light to return to action Tuesday, he ended up coming off the bench, but he still split the playing time at center fairly evenly with starter Bismack Biyombo (23 minutes). The Grizzlies haven't outlined their plans for the center spot moving forward, but Tillman would represent a higher-ceiling fantasy option than Biyombo if he ends up getting the majority of the minutes at the position. Biyombo is probably the superior per-minute producer in terms of field-goal percentage, rebounds and blocks, but Tillman doesn't lag far behind him in those categories and offers more upside in the other categories.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tue 11/14/23 9:44 PM

Tillman (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
This will be Tillman's first game back since Nov. 3, but there's no word of any restrictions. Bismack Biyombo has fared really well in Tillman's absence, so the 24-year-old center will come off the bench in Tuesday's contest.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Mon 11/13/23 8:06 PM

Tillman (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman hasn't taken the court since Nov. 3 while tending to a knee injury. Bismack Biyombo would be in line for another start at center if Tillman is unable to go in LA.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Sun 11/12/23 2:40 PM

Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Tillman has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a fourth straight game due to a left knee injury. Bismack Biyombo and Kenneth Lofton remain candidates for increased playing time in Tillman's absence.