New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups and depth chart for Jan. 13, 2024 | 2023-24 NBA Season

The New York Knicks will face the Memphis Grizzlies for the first time this season on Saturday. New York, which had its five-game winning streak snapped 128-124 by the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, will look to bounce back. Julius Randle, who had a great game against the Mavericks, will be hoping to lead the Knicks again versus the Grizzlies.

Like the Knicks, the Grizzlies are also coming off a loss. Memphis kept it close against the LA Clippers but eventually succumbed 128-119. The Grizzlies’ chance of making at least the play-in tournament looks dim but they are looking to be competitive.

The Knicks’ loss to the Mavericks was the first time they tasted defeat since acquiring former Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby. The defeat looked like a blip as Kyrie Irving had a monster night for Dallas. New York is playing well and is looking to convincingly beat the Grizzlies.

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Injuries for the New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies

Here are the injury reports for both teams ahead of their game on Saturday

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New York Knicks injuries for Jan. 13, 2024

Mitchell Robinson is recovering from a season-ending ankle injury. Jalen Brunson is questionable with a left calf contusion. The point guard may have suffered the injury in the loss to the Mavericks.

Memphis Grizzlies injury report for Jan. 13, 2024

The Memphis Grizzlies have not submitted their injury report yet as they will be playing the second night of a back-to-back. That list will come hours before the game.

Desmond Bane left early in the loss to the Clippers due to an ankle injury. He is not likely not to play considering they will be playing back-to-back games. Santi Aldama didn’t play against LA due to a knee contusion. He is expected to be questionable for Saturday’s game versus the Knicks.

Marcus Smart (finger), Ja Morant (shoulder), Derrick Rose (hamstring), Brandon Clarke (Achilles) and Steven Adams (knee) are not playing.

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New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups and depth charts

New York Knicks starting lineup and depth chart for Jan. 13, 2024

Jalen Brunson gets an automatic spot in the starting lineup if he’s healthy. Miles McBride or Quentin Grimes could take his place if he is unavailable.

Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein and Donte DiVincenzo are expected to open the game for the Knicks.

New York Knicks depth chart

Point Guards	Jalen Brunson	Miles McBride	Quentin Grimes
Shooting Guards	Donte DiVincenzo	Evan Fournier
Small Forwards	OG Anunoby	Josh Hart
Power Forwards	Julius Randle	Precious Achiuwa
Centers	Isaiah Hartenstein	Jericho Sims

Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup and depth chart for Jan. 13, 2024

Jaren Jackson Jr., Xavier Tillman, Luke Kennard, Vince Williams Jr. and Ziaire Williams are likely to start. If Bane or Aldama can play, Williams is expected to return to the bench.

Memphis Grizzlies depth chart

Point Guards	Vince Williams Jr.	Jacob Gilyard
Shooting Guards	Luke Kennard	John Konchar
Small Forwards	Ziaire Williams	Jake LaRavia	David Roddy
Power Forwards	Jaren Jackson Jr.	Santi Aldama
Centers	Xavier Tillman

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New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies key matchups

Ja Morant vs any of New York’s defenders would have been a great matchup to see. Without Morant, there are still intriguing one-on-ones in the Knicks-Grizzlies game.

Jaren Jackson Jr. vs Julius Randle

The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year versus Julius Randle is the best and most exciting matchup in the game. Both play power forward and will naturally be guarding each other.

Jaren Jackson led the league in blocks over the previous two seasons. He averaged a staggering 3.0 BPG last season but it’s now down to 1.8 BPG. Still, he is tough to score against which will make Randle work hard for his shot.

OG Anunoby vs the Grizzlies’ perimeter players

Anunoby guarding Ja Morant would have been a thriller. Without “G12,” the former Raptor will be a pain to deal with against anyone he is asked to defend.