Grizzlies' John Konchar: Makes return with light minutes
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Konchar (thumb) registered zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal across five minutes in Sunday's 103-98 win over the Nets.
Konchar was available for the Grizzlies for the first time since Dec. 7 after completing his recovery from surgery to address a torn UCL in his left thumb. He was held out for the entirety of the first half before he entered the rotation for a brief stretch in the third quarter. Though Konchar is a strong defender who's capable of guarding multiple positions, he'll likely be at risk of falling out of the rotation once the Grizzlies get one or more of their five other injured players (Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Scotty Pippen and Ty Jerome) back in action.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Good to go Sunday
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Konchar (thumb) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Konchar will shed his questionable tag and return from a 14-game absence due to a torn UCL in his left thumb that required surgery. In 22 regular-season appearances thus far, the 29-year-old forward has averaged 3.0 points and 2.7 rebounds while shooting 51.0 percent from the field in 13.0 minutes per tilt.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Questionable for Sunday
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Konchar (thumb) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Konchar has missed the last 14 games for Memphis, and the questionable tag suggests he might have a shot at returning Sunday. Konchar hasn't played since Dec. 7 due to a torn UCL in his left thumb, and if he's cleared to return, he's likely to see minutes off the bench as a spot-up shooter.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Won't play Friday
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Konchar (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Konchar will miss his 14th consecutive game Friday. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Nets.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Doubtful for Friday
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Konchar (thumb) is doubtful to play Friday versus the Thunder.
Konchar hasn't played since Dec. 7 as he's been recovering from thumb surgery, and while he'll likely remain on the inactive list for Friday's game, his being listed as "doubtful" can be considered a sign of progress. Check back for official word on Konchar's status closer to Friday's tip.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Remains out indefinitely
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Konchar (thumb) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Konchar hasn't played since Dec. 7 due to a torn UCL in his left thumb that required surgery, and he is expected to be re-evaluated any day now. Still, he should be considered week-to-week until the Grizzlies offer an update on his progress.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: To be evaluated in three weeks
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Konchar underwent successful left thumb surgery Thursday and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
The team initially reported that Konchar was out indefinitely following surgery, so this latest update brings some more clarity around his timetable for a return. He'll remain sidelined at least until the end of the calendar year and likely into January as he rehabs from a procedure that repaired a torn UCL in his left thumb.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Season-high 13 points in defeat
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Konchar finished with 13 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 126-119 loss to the Spurs.
Konchar scored a season-high 13 points, reaching double figures for the first time in 2025-26 altogether. The forward has averaged 3.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 12.7 minutes per contest over 20 games this season, so his fantasy appeal has been minimal thus far.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Limited output in win
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Konchar accumulated three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Thursday's 137-96 win over Sacramento.
Konchar remains on the edge of the rotation in Memphis, and he's still miles off the fantasy radar. Through 14 appearances, he's averaging 2.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.9 steals in 12.3 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Limited role continues
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Konchar had one rebound in three minutes during Tuesday's 133-120 loss to the Knicks.
Konchar continues to play nothing more than a depth role, logging single-digit minutes for the sixth time this season. Additionally, he hasn't seen the floor at all twice. Despite injuries to other players, Konchar has seen no benefit, a worrying sign for what might be to come. There is no reason to have him rostered, even in deeper formats.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Full stat line in win
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Konchar racked up nine points (4-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three steals, two assists and two blocks in 25 minutes in Saturday's 128-103 win over the Pacers.
Konchar didn't reach double figures but contributed across the board Saturday, stuffing the stat sheet with a combined five steals and blocks. The wing totaled just 16 minutes over the Grizzlies' first two games before logging 25 in this contest. While there's little path to cracking the starting lineup with promising second-year Jaylen Wells and stalwart Jaren Jackson entrenched at forward, Konchar has demonstrated he can provide valuable minutes when called upon.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Modest outing in preseason finale
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Konchar scored five points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and added two rebounds, an assist and a block across 15 minutes in Friday's 141-125 preseason victory over Miami.
Konchar is buried in the Grizzlies' depth chart and isn't expected to have a major role to begin the regular season. He's competing with Vince Williams, GG Jackson and Santi Aldama for minutes, but expect more clarity regarding the team's rotation in the coming days as Memphis prepares for its first regular season game against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Grabs six boards in Game 4 loss
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Konchar racked up four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 16 minutes during Saturday's 117-115 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Konchar led the Grizzlies' second unit in rebounds during a productive performance Saturday. The 29-year-old averaged 2.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 17.0 minutes per game during the club's first-round series. Konchar has two years remaining on his contract, and he finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 2.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.7 steals across 12.1 minutes per contest in 46 regular-season games.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Serviceable effort Friday
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Konchar totaled five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's 120-106 Play-In Game win over Dallas.
Konchar continues to serve as an unpredictable piece for the Grizzlies, playing at least 24 minutes for the first time since December 31. Despite being in the rotation for the most part, Konchar's playing time typically fluctuates wildly. Memphis will now advance to play Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs. While Konchar will almost undoubtedly make an appearance, it's hard to envisage him playing a significant role.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Removed from injury report
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Konchar (illness) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Heat.
After missing two of the last three games due to an illness, Konchar will be available to play Thursday in Miami. The 28-year-old forward hasn't made much of an impact from a fantasy perspective, averaging 12.2 minutes per game for Memphis.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Ruled out against Golden State
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Konchar (illness) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Warriors.
Konchar has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Miami.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Iffy for Tuesday
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Konchar (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Konchar has fallen out of favor in Memphis, playing a combined eight minutes in his last two appearances. His status won't have a significant impact on fantasy hoops.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Strong line in limited run
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Konchar accumulated eight points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 17 minutes during Monday's 132-122 loss to Sacramento.
The Grizzlies were shorthanded Monday, as Ja Morant (hamstring), Santi Aldama (calf) and Scotty Pippen (wrist) were all unable to go. Plus, GG Jackson was assigned to the G League on Monday. Konchar was limited to single-digit minutes in his previous three games, so fantasy managers can just keep an eye on him for now in case the Grizzlies continue to have bad luck with injuries.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Ruled out Wednesday
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Konchar (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Konchar has missed four of the Grizzlies' last six games due to soreness in his right foot. Vince Williams and Lamar Stevens are candidates to see a boost in minutes against Oklahoma City.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Iffy for Wednesday
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Konchar is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to right knee soreness.
The right knee soreness is a new concern for Konchar, who hasn't missed a game due to injury since Jan. 4. However, the 28-year-old has played inconsistent minutes recently, appearing in only five of the club's last 10 outings due to a coach's decision.
