Injury-plagued Griz lose Conley for 3-4 weeks
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley will miss at least three to four weeks because of an Achilles injury.
The injury-plagued Grizzlies announced Saturday that Conley, who has missed Memphis’ last three games, has been diagnosed with left Achillies tendinitis.
The Grizzlies, who are hoping to secure a Western Conference playoff spot, said Conley was examined Friday and will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks. Memphis’ regular-season finale is April 13.
Despite the injuries to Conley and several other prominent players, the Grizzlies (39-26) have won nine of their last 13 games and are fifth in the conference standings entering Saturday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks.
Memphis also announced Saturday that reserve forward Chris Andersen is out indefinitely with a left shoulder subluxation. The Grizzlies already are without two-time All-Star center Marc Gasol, who will miss the rest of the season with a broken foot, and backup point guard Mario Chalmers, who was waived Thursday after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury.
Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph has missed three straight games with a knee injury and is not expected to play Saturday against Atlanta.
Conley, 28, is averaging 15.3 points and 6.1 assists per game this season, his ninth with the Grizzlies. Newly acquired Briante Weber started at point guard in Friday’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing with 10 points and seven assists in his NBA debut.
