Konchar isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Konchar drew a spot start Friday with Lauri Markkanen sidelined, but Markkanen has been cleared to return for Monday's clash. Konchar is averaging 3.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in his last five appearances as a reserve.
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Jazz's John Konchar: Starting Friday vs. Memphis
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Konchar is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Friday.
Konchar will make his second start of the season (and first as a member of the Jazz) due to the absences of Lauri Markkanen (illness) and Jusuf Nurkic (nose). Konchar's last start took place Jan. 21 as a member of the Grizzlies, when he logged two points, four rebounds, two steals and one block over 21 minutes in a 124-122 loss to the Hawks.
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Jazz's John Konchar: Strong defensive line
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Konchar ended with six points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals across 25 minutes during Thursday's 135-119 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Konchar is not a scorer, but his ability to generate rebounds, assists and defensive stats can make him appealing in category formats. There are a lot of minutes up for grabs in Utah due to Jaren Jackson's injury and the constant maintenance of key players, making Konchar a player to monitor.
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Jazz's John Konchar: Part of rotation in team debut
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Konchar ended with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 18 minutes during Saturday's 120-117 loss to the Magic.
Cleared to make his Jazz debut after he was acquired from the Grizzlies on Tuesday, Konchar was part of the team's initial 10-man rotation to open the first half of Saturday's contest. The defensive-minded wing produced well during his time on the court, but Konchar's minutes could still remain volatile over the final few months of the season. The Jazz are clearly prioritizing player development over wins, and the 29-year-old Konchar may not be part of the club's long-term plans, so it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually fell out of the rotation.
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Jazz's John Konchar: Cleared to make Utah debut Saturday
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Konchar (neck/recently traded) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Orlando.
Konchar was dealing with a neck injury that caused him to miss two consecutive games prior to his trade from the Grizzlies to the Jazz on Tuesday. He mostly served in a rotational role off the bench for Memphis before the move, and Konchar will have to battle with Svi Mykhailiuk, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski for consistent minutes off the bench. Konchar is averaging 3.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 14.5 minutes per game this season.
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Jazz's John Konchar: Not playing Thursday
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Konchar (neck/recently traded) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Konchar was traded by the Grizzlies to the Jazz on Tuesday as part of a larger package centered around Jaren Jackson. Konchar had been working through a neck injury prior to his move to Utah, and his next opportunity to make his Jazz debut will be Saturday against the Magic.
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Jazz's John Konchar: Moving to Utah
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The Grizzlies traded Konchar (neck), Jaren Jackson, Jock Landale and Vince Williams to the Jazz on Tuesday in exchange for Walter Clayton, Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson (illness), Georges Niang (foot) and three first-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Konchar will battle with Svi Mykhailiuk, Brice Sensabaugh and others for reserve minutes at the wing positions for Utah. The 6-foot-5 back-up ends his time in Memphis after six-and-a-half seasons and 337 games during which he averaged 4.1 points, 0.8 steals and 0.6 three-pointers over 17 minutes per contest. He's been battling a minor neck injury before the trade and can be considered questionable for Thursday's game in Atlanta while the trade finalizes.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Ruled out Saturday
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Konchar (neck) will not play Saturday against the Timberwolves.
Konchar will be held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Grizzlies will be very shorthanded Saturday, so Vince Williams and GG Jackson could see extended minutes.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Dealing with neck injury
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Konchar is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to an anterior triangle contusion.
Konchar may have picked up the injury during the Grizzlies' 114-106 loss to the Pelicans on Friday, when he tallied nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes. He has averaged 21.4 minutes per game over his last five outings, and that playing time will be absorbed by GG Jackson and Vince Williams, assuming Konchar is ruled out for Saturday's contest.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Fares well off bench
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Konchar recorded eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Hornets.
The Grizzlies are very shorthanded these days, and Konchar was able to take advantage of his minutes Wednesday. He's trending up in deeper formats, posting averages of 2.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 three-pointers in 21.7 minutes over his last three games.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Won't start Friday
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Konchar is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Konchar made his first start of the season Wednesday but will slide back to a reserve role Friday with Jock Landale (personal) returning to the starting five. Over his past four appearances, Konchar is averaging 2.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.5 assists in 15.3 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Starting Wednesday
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Konchar will start Wednesday versus the Hawks.
With Santi Aldama (knee) unavailable, Konchar will draw his first start of the season and will be joined in the first unit by Ja Morant, Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells and Jaren Jackson. Konchar can rack up boards and defensive stats when given the minutes, so he's on the radar as a potential streamer in deep leagues.
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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: 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: 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: 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.
