Cedric Coward and Vince Williams Jr. are questionable for the Grizzlies, while Alex Caruso is questionable for the Thunder. The Grizzlies have not beaten the Thunder since 2022, and Oklahoma City swept Memphis in a first-round playoff series last season.

The Memphis Grizzlies have seemingly been haunted by an injury-filled rain cloud all season, but the skies may be temporarily parting with the defending champs

Jalen Williams and the OKC Thunder will visit Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies at 7 p.m. CST Friday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for FREE via a trial of DirecTV or FuboTV.

Michael Scotto: I discussed the possibility of the Memphis Grizzlies trading Ja Morant Wednesday with @TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine on @SiriusXMNBA . After getting four firsts in the Desmond Bane trade, would they sell low? NBA execs have monitored Ja and if Jaren Jackson Jr would be available.

The OKC Thunder will be even more short-handed than usual when it faces the Memphis Grizzlies on the road at 7 p.m. Friday.