Jeff Green is expected to be in the starting lineup when the Grizzlies take on the Nuggets on Thursday, Rob Fischer of Sports 56 WHBQ in Memphis reports.

Green is expected to be in the starting lineup when the Grizzlies take on the Nuggets on Thursday, Rob Fischer of Sports 56 WHBQ in Memphis reports.

Analysis:

Green tweaked his ankle against the Mavericks earlier this week, but he took part in shootaround Thursday and is not listed on the team's injury report. Since being traded to the Grizzlies, Green is averaging 12.9 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 42.5 percent from the floor.