injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies set record for most used starting lineups in one season

It has been another record-setting season for the Memphis Grizzlies. This time, the records aren't the ones teams tend to celebrate.

The Grizzlies unveiled their 50th starting lineup combination of the season on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. That is the most in NBA history for lineups used in one season dating back to 1970-71, per ESPN Stats & Info.

"It's a crazy stat," Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said after the Grizzlies' 102-87 loss on Tuesday night. "Moving forward, hopefully this isn't the case next year."

Memphis has been scrambling for lineups since the first game of the season. Projected starting center Steven Adams' return was halted in the preseason due to needing surgery on his knee. Ja Morant was also suspended 25 games. Morant went on to play nine games before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.

Other key Grizzlies like Marcus Smart, Desmond Bane, Derrick Rose and Vince Williams Jr. have all missed extended periods of the season. Brandon Clarke didn't make his season debut until late March.

Memphis also has the current NBA record for most active players for one team in a season. Forward Jack White signed a 10-day deal on Tuesday and became the Grizzlies' 33th player to participate in a game.

"He literally just got here (Monday)," Jenkins said. "We're hitting him with new things, he's trying to execute our offense and defense. And then when we hit him with something to correct, he's trying to do it immediately in a game."

All of the changes have stemmed from injuries and required roster changes as a result. GG Jackson and Vince Williams started the season on two-way contracts, but they played themselves onto the 15-man roster as opportunities came. Each time, a Grizzlies player needed to be waived as a corresponding move.

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Adams, David Roddy and Xavier Tillman Sr. were also traded before the trade deadline, clearing the way for more roster additions and lineup changes. Tillman and Roddy both started games for Memphis before being traded.

Long-term injuries have led to Memphis taken advantage of a rule that has allowed them to add players to 10-day contracts. When a team has four or more players declared out for multiple weeks, the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement states that they can sign players to 10-day injury hardship exceptions.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Grizzlies set NBA record for most used starting lineups in a season