Tony Allen (knee) may be available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Allen (knee) may be available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Analysis:

Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger may be optimistic, but it still won't come as any surprise if Allen misses a ninth consecutive game. Allen's eventual return could knock P.J. Hairston back to a bench role.