NBA: Desmond Bane out at least six weeks with left ankle sprain

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane seen on the sideline in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Memphis Grizzlies wing Desmond Bane will be sidelined for at least six weeks with a Grade 3 left ankle sprain the NBA team announced Sunday.

Bane injured his ankle on Friday in a game against the Clippers. The team said he will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

Memphis continues to deal with a series of injuries that has cut deep into the team’s rotation.

Over the last week, leading scorer Ja Morant had season-ending shoulder surgery, and Marcus Smart’s injury to his right ring finger will keep him out at least six weeks.

The Grizzlies also lost forward Jake LaRavia with a left ankle sprain against the New York Knicks on Saturday.

Bane, who is averaging 24.4 points and 5.3 assists this season, will be re-evaluated in three weeks according to the team.