Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans (01-23-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

For their next fixture in the NBA, the Memphis Grizzlies will be hosting the New Orleans Pelicans. The match will tip off at 8:00 pm ET on Friday, January 23. The Grizzlies have previously won 18 out of the 42 games, with Ja Morant emerging as their most important player. Unfortunately, his place in the upcoming game is up in the air. The team though will be looking to score yet another win after losing their last game against the Atlanta Hawks.

As for the New Orleans Pelicans , they have only managed to win 10 matches out of the 46 played, and thus will have a disadvantage as they travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies. They will be leaning on players like Trey Young and Derik Queen to lead them on, but this will be a difficult game for the team nonetheless. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Grizzlies and the Pelicans.

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Memphis Grizzlies will host the New Orleans Pelicans at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The match will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026, exclusively on MNMT2 and FDSSC. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans - Expected Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies

• Cam Spencer (PG)
• Cedric Coward (SG)
• Jaylen Wells (SF)
• Vince Williams Jr. (PF)
• Jaren Jackson Jr. (C)

New Orleans Pelicans

• Jeremiah Fears (PG)
• Trey Murphy III (SG)
• Saddiq Bey (SF)
• Zion Williamson (PF)
• Derik Queen (C)

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans - Injury Report

Memphis Grizzlies

• Ja Morant - Out (Elbow)
• Ty Jerome - Out (Calf)
• Santi Aldama - Out (Knee)

New Orleans Pelicans

• Jose Alvarado - Out (Oblique)
• Herbert Jones - Out (Ankle)

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans - Game Prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently on a 18-24 run, while the New Orleans Pelicans are at a slight disadvantage, on a 10-36 run. The Grizzlies will miss Ja Morant and Ty Jerome both of whom are out with injury. The Pelicans, on the other hand, will miss Jose Alvarado and Herbert Jones, making it difficult for them to secure a victory.

Fans of the New Orleans team will have Trey Young III to look out for, who has averaged 22.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this season. As for the Grizzlies, they have Jaren Jackson Jr., who has averaged 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. Keeping the current stats in mind, the Grizzlies have a likely chance of winning the game.


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