Mike Conley PG MIN Sat 11/5/16 6:06 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (Achilles) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear whether Conley is dealing with discomfort in the Achilles, or if the team is simply considering resting him, as has already been the case once this season. Regardless, consider the veteran questionable, and check for a more definitive update following Sunday's shootaround. In the event Conley is held out, rookie Wade Baldwin would step into a more significant role.
Mike Conley PG MIN Sat 11/5/16 9:00 AM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley tallied 30 points (9-20 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 37 minutes in Friday's 99-88 loss to the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
The Clippers defense did well to limit the Grizzlies to 36.9 percent shooting from the field, but that didn't get in the way of Conley posting his best outing of the season. After an injury-marred 2015-16 campaign, Conley has looked healthy and effective in the early stages of the new season. He's averaging an outstanding 21.8 points, 6.6 assists, 3.2 treys and 2.6 rebounds in 33.2 minutes per game.
Mike Conley PG MIN Thu 11/3/16 4:09 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley poured in 20 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 89-83 overtime win over the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Conley was rested for the first game of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set Tuesday against the Timberwolves, but returned Wednesday to deliver his third 20-point outing in four games. The point guard has had some issues with turnovers in the first few games, but since he's averaging a career-high 19.8 points per game, it's difficult to quibble too much with his production.
Mike Conley PG MIN Tue 11/1/16 7:53 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley will be available, but likely won't play in Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Ronald Tillery of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Both Conley and Marc Gasol are not expected to take the floor Tuesday, as head coach David Fizdale had hinted at "maintenance" this week regarding his star players. Rookie point guard Wade Baldwin will get the start in Conley's place and should get a heavy dose of minutes with Conley on the bench. Conley is, however, expected to be back for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans in the second half of a back-to-back.
Mike Conley PG MIN Mon 10/31/16 8:59 AM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley exploded for 24 points (8-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 assists and four rebounds across 38 minutes in Sunday's 112-103 overtime win over the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
After receiving only 24 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Knicks, Conley returned to take on a larger workload in the second half of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set and was able to come away with his first double-double of the season. Given the Grizzlies' huge financial investment in him, it's expected that Conley will see larger workloads more often than not this season, and with the veteran point guard reporting no health issues thus far after an injury-plagued 2015-16 campaign, he should remain a top-notch producer. Through his first three games, Conley is averaging 19.7 points and 6.7 assists per contest, though he's still looking to notch his first steal.
Mike Conley PG MIN Wed 10/26/16 11:59 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley compiled 24 points (8-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four assists, one rebound and one block across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 102-98 win over the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
With first-year coach David Fizdale running essentially an eight-man rotation Wednesday with Deyonta Davis playing only six minutes, Conley likely would have been in line for an even larger workload had he not ran into some foul trouble over the course of the evening. Even so, Conley still churned out a team-leading scoring total while carrying over his preseason success from long range into the season opener. After re-signing with the Grizzlies in July on the richest deal in NBA history -- a five-year, $153 million pact -- Conley has plenty to prove this season, but if health prevails, he should reestablish himself as an above-average fantasy option at the position after taking a step back during an injury-plagued 2015-16.
Mike Conley PG MIN Fri 10/14/16 11:00 AM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley recorded 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven assists and two rebounds across 26 minutes in Thursday's 110-94 preseason win over the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
After an Achilles injury sidelined him during the postseason last spring, Conley has looked sharp in his return to the court during preseason play. He's averaged 15.3 points, 5.0 assists, 1.6 treys, 1.6 steals and 1.3 rebounds across 21.6 minutes per game.
Mike Conley PG MIN Wed 10/12/16 11:57 AM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (hip) put up 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, two rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 121-91 preseason win over the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
Conley had been limited by hip tightness in recent days and was initially listed as questionable heading into the game, but he ended up starting Tuesday and looked excellent during his abbreviated time on the court. While Conley seems healthy heading into the 2016-17 campaign and should be tasked with a high-volume role in the Grizzlies' attack after inking a five-year, $153 million contract extension, he's been injury-prone the last three seasons, missing at least nine games in each campaign. His inherent health risk may push him out of the first tier or two of starting point guards, but he remains a decent building block for any fantasy roster.
Mike Conley PG MIN Tue 10/11/16 6:43 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (hip) will play in Tuesday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brian Seltzer of Sixers.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After nursing hip tightness for the past couple of days, Conley will play Tuesday on what will more than likely be a limited basis while the point guard continues to recover from the injury. Look for Andrew Harrison and Wade Baldwin to still make solid contributions Tuesday night, even with Conley back in the lineup.
Mike Conley PG MIN Tue 10/11/16 4:31 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's preseason tilt with the 76ers, Brian Seltzer of 76ers.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conley has been dealing with hip tightness the past few days, but played through the aliment in Saturday's practice. While the star point guard could clearly play through the injury if needed, the Grizzlies may not want to risk the chance of the injury worsening. Look for a final decision to be made before tip, with Andrew Harrison and Wade Baldwin waiting in the wings if Conley is ultimately ruled out.