Head coach Dave Joerger said Thursday that he'd be "surprised" if Carter (calf) was able to play against the Bucks, Grizzlies sideline reporter Rob Fischer reports.

Head coach Dave Joerger said Thursday that he'd be "surprised" if Carter (calf) was able to play against the Bucks, Grizzlies sideline reporter Rob Fischer reports.

Analysis:

Carter has been battling a nagging calf strain that has sidelined him the last three games and it appears likely that he'll miss his fourth consecutive contest Thursday. If he is ultimately unable to play, Matt Barnes and Lance Stephenson are the primary candidates to absorb his minutes.