Nick Young (knee) will not play Friday against the Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Daily Times reports.

Young (knee) will not play Friday against the Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Daily Times reports.

Analysis:

Young's swollen left knee will host him a fifth consecutive contest Friday, but the eccentric scoring guard hopes to be back in action Sunday versus the Mavericks. While his status should be monitored in advance of that contest, teammates Jeremy Lin and Wayne Ellington stand to benefit most from Young's absence Friday.