Mike Conley PG MIN Wed 2/19/14 12:02 AM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Mike Conley returned from an ankle injury and hit 6-of-15 shots and 10-of-12 free throws for 22 points, five rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in a win over the Knicks.
Coming back against Raymond Felton and the Knicks was nice timing by Conley, who played 31 minutes tonight. More assists would have been nice, but the fact he played has to make his owners feel better. Nick Calathes, who had been starting in Conley's place, played just 19 minutes, but still managed to come up with 11 points, five assists, a steal and a 3-pointer. But he will have trouble sustaining those types of numbers as long as Conley is healthy.
Mike Conley PG MIN Mon 2/17/14 6:39 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Mike Conley (ankle) will return against the Knicks on Tuesday.
There was an outside chance he was going to return before the break, but that didn't happen and he missed a total of seven games. The Grizzlies lucked out with Nick Calathes stepping up and were able to go 4-3 without their point guard. Conley owners can fire him up in all lineups while Calathes can likely be cut in most leagues.
Mike Conley PG MIN Wed 2/12/14 5:47 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Mike Conley (ankle) will not play against the Magic on Wednesday.
There was an outside chance he could have played on Tuesday, but the Grizzlies will hold him out through the break. His right ankle sprain has kept him out since Jan. 31 and he should be ready to go after the break. Nick Calathes has been phenomenal in the starting lineup and should be a nice play tonight.
Mike Conley PG MIN Tue 2/11/14 6:49 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Mike Conley (ankle) will sit out Tuesday's home game vs. the Wizards.
Nick Calathes gets a reprieve and will earn at least one more start, possibly two if Conley sits out again on Wednesday. Although his string of DNPs has cast a shadow on his true value, Conley's per-game stats have made him a top-20 fantasy player in nine-cat leagues.
Mike Conley PG MIN Tue 2/11/14 12:16 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Mike Conley (ankle) is not expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Wizards, but Courtney Lee (ankle) is.
The Grizzlies have officially listed Conley as a game-time call, hinting that he's close to a return. But with the All-Star break looming, there's little reason to rush him. Backup Nick Calathes has been solid, averaging 14.6 points, 4.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 steals in five starts. Look for a starting five of Calathes, Lee, Tayshaun Prince, Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol.
Mike Conley PG MIN Sat 2/8/14 6:05 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Mike Conley (ankle sprain) has been upgraded to day-to-day and there's a possibility that he'll return to action on Tuesday.
Conley is out of his walking boot and able to run, though his ankle is still swollen. He will not play on Saturday or Sunday but this is a very encouraging update, as he reportedly is "looking better than expected." Nick Calathes has been solid as a fill-in PG in his absence, and fantasy owners should enjoy the production while it lasts.
Mike Conley PG MIN Sat 2/1/14 6:32 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Mike Conley has been diagnosed with a Grade-2 right ankle sprain, and he'll be re-evaluated in one week.
Nick Calathes will start at PG on Saturday and should keep the job until Conley is cleared to return.
Mike Conley PG MIN Sat 2/1/14 3:24 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Mike Conley (sprained right ankle) is listed as day-to-day in advance of Saturday's game vs. the Bucks.
This doesn't give us any insights into his availability (Tony Allen has technically been day-to-day for weeks) and we're considering him a game-time decision. Considering he couldn't put much weight on his ankle after Friday's game, however, fantasy owners should start considering alternatives if Conley sits out.
Mike Conley PG MIN Fri 1/31/14 10:37 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Mike Conley suffered a right ankle sprain the fourth quarter on Friday's game and will be re-evaluated on Saturday morning.
He couldn't put weight on his right leg and it would be a big surprise to see him suit up against the Bucks on Saturday. Courtney Lee ran the point the rest of the way following Conley's injury and would be a must-start player against a soft defense. Nick Calathes will get more playing time, Mike Miller could get more burn on the wing and the Grizzlies will almost certainly recall Jamaal Franklin. Conley finished with 12 points, three boards, eight assists, three steals and no turnovers.
Mike Conley PG MIN Fri 1/31/14 10:02 PM
Mike Conley
PG MIN
Mike Conley was helped off the court against the Wolves on Friday with an apparent right leg injury.
He stepped on J.J. Barea's foot and was in agonizing pain. Conley couldn't put weight on his right leg on his way to the locker room. We'll update any updates from the team, but he's very likely to miss time with the injury. Courtney Lee is running the point and Nick Calathes may also see more minutes.