The Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane exited his team’s 119-128 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night due to a left ankle sprain. Bane was injured during the third quarter when he stepped on Kawhi Leonard’s foot when attempting a drive, forcing him to leave the court and head to the locker room.
During the interval before the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies announced that Bane would not be returning to the game. Following the defeat, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins revealed that Bane was still being evaluated and that the team did not yet know the extent of the guard’s injury.
Averaging 24.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists across 36 games this season, Bane has been a key player for the Grizzlies. What makes his injury all the more concerning is the mounting injury crisis that the Grizzlies have faced throughout the season. With Ja Morant out due to season-ending shoulder surgery, Marcus Smart is set to be reevaluated in about six weeks due to a finger injury.
