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: Won't play Monday
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Konchar (neck) is out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Konchar will miss a second straight game due to an anterior triangle contusion. Vince Williams and GG Jackson are candidates for increased minutes with Konchar sidelined.
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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: 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: 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.
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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.
