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45-28 7-3 W1
43-29 9-1 W5
37-35 10-0 W10
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2023 Stats

STATS MPG
Minutes Per Game
PPG
Points Per Game
FG%
Field Goal Percentage
RPG
Rebounds Per Game
APG
Assists Per Game
Regular Season 13.6 3.4 35.3 1.6 0.4

Top Yuta Watanabe News

  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Absence to continue Wednesday

    Watanabe (personal) will not play Wednesday versus the Lakers.

    Watanabe has not suited up since March 1, initially due to a wrist sprain and now for personal reasons. The 29-year-old is unlikely to profile as a relevant component of the Grizzlies rotation down the stretch.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Won't play Monday

    Watanabe (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

    Watanabe continues to tend to a personal matter, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Lakers.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Out once again

    Watanabe (personal) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

    Watanabe has been sidelined since the beginning of March, and he has no clear timetable for his return given he's been out for personal reasons during the last few games. His next chance to play will come against Denver on Monday.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Ruled out vs. Golden State

    Watanabe (personal) will not play against the Warriors on Wednesday.

    Watanabe has been sidelined since March 1, initially for a wrist sprain and now for personal reasons. His next chance to play will be Friday against the Spurs.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Remains sidelined

    Watanabe won't play in Monday's game against the Kings due to personal reasons.

    Watanabe hasn't played since Mar. 1 due to a right wrist sprain, but he will miss Monday's game for personal reasons. When he is available, he will likely have a limited role off the bench.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Still out

    Watanabe (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to personal reasons.

    Watanabe hasn't played since March 1 due to a right wrist sprain, but the Grizzlies are attributing his absence Saturday to a non-injury-related matter. In any case, his next chance to suit up will come Monday in Sacramento.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Set to practice in G League

    The Grizzlies assigned Watanabe (wrist) to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday to participate in practice.

    He'll be recalled immediately after the session, but Watanabe will remain out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets. Watanabe hasn't played since March 1 due to a right wrist sprain, but his participation in practice is a sign that he's nearing a return to action.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Remains out

    Watanabe (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

    Watanabe will miss a sixth straight game. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus the Thunder.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Still out

    Watanabe (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

    Watanabe will miss a fifth straight game. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Hornets.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Out again Sunday

    Watanabe (wrist) will not play Sunday against the Thunder.

    Watanabe will miss his fourth straight game and remains without a timetable for a return. Once cleared, he's likely going to have a minor role at the end of the rotation.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Out again

    Watanabe (wrist) will remain out for Friday's matchup with the Hawks.

    Watanabe will miss his third straight due to a sprained right wrist. Even with the Grizzlies routinely having lengthy injury reports since he was acquired from the Suns at the trade deadline, Watanabe hasn't been a regular factor in the rotation. Before picking up the wrist injury, Watanabe had appeared in just five games for Memphis, averaging 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds in 16.4 minutes.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Remains out Wednesday

    Watanabe (wrist) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the 76ers.

    Watanabe will miss his second straight game Wednesday due to a right wrist sprain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Atlanta.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Downgraded to out

    Watanabe (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

    As expected, Watanabe and Jaren Jackson (quad) have both been downgraded from doubtful to out. Lamar Stevens, Trey Jemison and Matt Hurt are all candidates for extra minutes, while Watanabe's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Philadelphia.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Doubtful for Monday

    Watanabe is doubtful for Monday's game against the Nets due to a right wrist sprain.

    Watanabe has seen an increased role in recent games with so many injuries in Memphis, but now he's expected to hit the shelf. With Jaren Jackson (quadriceps) still banged up, Lamar Stevens could be asked to step up for the Grizzlies.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Could debut Saturday

    Watanabe (recently traded) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

    Watanabe was traded from the Suns to the Grizzlies on Thursday as part of a three-team deal. While the 29-year-old forward is seemingly available to make his debut, it is unclear how much playing time he will receive.

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  • Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe: Headed to Memphis

    The Grizzlies acquired Watanabe from the Suns on Thursday in a three-team deal that sends David Roddy to Phoenix and Royce O'Neale to Brooklyn, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

    Watanabe has been an inconsistent part of Phoenix's rotation this season. The 29-year-old forward is averaging 3.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 13.2 minutes across 29 appearances in 2023-24. With a plethora of injuries in Memphis, Watanabe should see increased playing time for the Grizzlies.

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  • Suns' Yuta Watanabe: Not on injury report

    Watanabe (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

    Watanabe missed Tuesday's game against the Kings due to an illness but has been cleared to suit up for Friday. However, he hasn't been a significant part of the Suns' rotation recently.

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  • Suns' Yuta Watanabe: Late addition to injury report

    Watanabe is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Kings due to an illness.

    Watanabe's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign of his availability for Tuesday's contest against Sacramento. However, his potential absence shouldn't significantly impact Phoenix's rotation.

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  • Suns' Yuta Watanabe: Out Tuesday

    Watanabe (illness) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Kings.

    Watanabe's absence won't affect the Phoenix rotation, as he's gone unused in two of the Suns' last four games, with both of his appearances coming in blowouts.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-9, 215 lbs
Birthplace: Miki, JP
Age: 29
School: George Wash.
Experience: 5