Mike Conley PG MIN Tue 1/12/16 6:51 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (Achilles) has been ruled out of Tuesday's matchup with the Rockets, Johnathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conley was limited in Monday's practice and didn't see enough improvement going into Tuesday, so he'll remain on the sidelines for the fourth straight game. Look for Mario Chalmers to remain in the starting lineup in his place and receive the bulk of the minutes at point guard. Conley's next opportunity to return will be Thursday's outing versus the Pistons.
Mike Conley PG MIN Mon 1/11/16 2:50 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (Achilles) was limited at Monday's practice and is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Rockets, Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conley continues to deal with a sore left Achilles, which has forced him to miss the Grizzlies' last three games. His limited activity Monday isn't exactly the most encouraging sign, but the team will wait to evaluate him at shootiaround Tuesday before updating his status. If Conley is held out, Mario Chalmers figures to make another start in his place.
Mike Conley PG MIN Sun 1/10/16 4:31 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (Achilles) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conley, as well as Courtney Lee (hip), are both set to sit out Sunday's matchup with the Celitcs. The Grizzlies used Mario Chalmers as the starting point guard the last two games, so look for that to be the case again on Sunday. Chalmers recorded 39 and 40 minutes in back-to-back games, so look for a similar workload with Conley sidelined. Conley's next opportunity to return will be Tuesday versus the Rockets.
Mike Conley PG MIN Sat 1/9/16 8:51 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (Achilles) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conley has already missed two games due to a sore left Achilles, with no end in sight to his next game action. Because Courtney Lee (hip) is also doubtful to take the court Sunday, the Grizzlies will likely turn to a backcourt pairing of Mario Chalmers and Tony Allen.
Mike Conley PG MIN Fri 1/8/16 6:39 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Denver, Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conley's left Achilles injury will sideline him for a third consecutive game Friday, and with Courtney Lee (hip) also ruled out, the Grizzlies will be thin in the back court against the Nuggets. The Grizzlies started the game without a true point guard in Conley's place Thursday, but Mario Chalmers ultimately ended up getting 39 minutes against the Thunder.
Mike Conley PG MIN Thu 1/7/16 6:45 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (Achilles) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Ronald Tillery of the Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conley continues to battle back from an Achilles injury, but it's now expected to cost him a second consecutive game. With Courtney Lee also doubtful for Friday, the starting backcourt will likely feature Mario Chalmers and Tony Allen. Chalmers played over 38 minutes during Wednesday's game and nearly triple-doubled, so expect him to see another large bump in minutes Friday in Conley's absence. If he does sit out, Conley's next opportunity to take the court will be Sunday against the Celtics.
Mike Conley PG MIN Wed 1/6/16 8:13 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (Achilles) will not suit up for Wednesday's tilt in Oklahoma City, Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conley was dealing with a sore lower back, and now has added a sore Achilles to his injury situation. Conley was a true game-time decision headed into Wednesday evening, and the Grizzlies will opt to rest him. His next opportunity to suit up will be Friday versus Denver. Expect an update on his status once more information becomes available.
Mike Conley PG MIN Wed 1/6/16 2:21 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley is dealing with a sore left Achilles and has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Ronald Tillery of the Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conley was just getting over a lower back strain that limited in Monday's win over the Trail Blazers. The All-Star point guard didn't look like himself Monday, clearly bothered by the back injury. Add a sore Achilles to the mix for Wednesday's game and there is a good chance Conley spends the night on the sidelines. However, he is one of the toughest players in the league and has yet to miss a game this season. If Wednesday is the night he breaks his streak, expect Mario Chalmers to pick up the start.
Mike Conley PG MIN Tue 1/5/16 1:14 AM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (back) contributed nine points (3-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four assists, and two rebounds in 26 minutes during the Grizzlies' 91-78 win versus the Trail Blazers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Conley wasn't himself on Monday, and his back was clearly still bothering him despite the fact that he started and saw 26 minutes. It might be wise for coach Dave Joerger to rest his All-Star caliber point guard, especially considering the big picture, but at this point it seems that Conley is intent on playing through the pain. Over the last five games, Conley has averages of 15.6 points (37.5 FG, 37.5 3Pt, 75.0 FT), five assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 0.4 blocks in 32 minutes per night.
Mike Conley PG MIN Mon 1/4/16 9:05 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Conley (back) will play Monday against Portland, Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conley was considered questionable heading into Monday with an undisclosed back injury but apparently it wasn't severe enough to ultimately miss any time off the court. If the injury flares up during the game, expect Mario Chalmers to take over at point.