Conley (back) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Normally a doubtful designation would not be looked at as a positive, but given Conley's original expected timetable for recovery, this is positive news. He was expected to miss roughly six weeks when he was originally diagnosed in mid-November, so a return in the near future would be ahead of schedule. The Grizzlies have not yet commented on Conley's status, but their decision to waive Toney Douglas, who they brought in to fill Conley's void, indicates Conley's return should be around the corner.