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Grizzlies beat Thunder, but Morant leaves with ankle injury

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 25 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks and Memphis beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-110 on Friday night in a game where Grizzlies star Ja Morant left late...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Joins starting lineup Konchar will start Sunday's matchup against Washington in the absence of Desmond Bane (toe), Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact Konchar will draw his fifth start of the season with Bane sidelined. In his previous four starts, the fourth-year wing has averaged 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 27.3 minutes, including a season-high 17-point performance in a win over the Rockets on Oct. 21.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers rare scoring boost Konchar finished Monday's game against the Celtics with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3PT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes.

Impact Konchar did all of his damage from beyond the arc in this one. He tied his season high in made triples with four, a mark he also hit in the season opener Oct. 19 against the Knicks. It's also worth noting that Konchar saw a slight uptick in playing time, logging 26 minutes for the first time since Oct. 31, when he started against Utah.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum's 39 points help Celtics hold on to beat Grizzlies

Jayson Tatum scored 39 points, including a pair of free throws with 2.2 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics held on for a 109-106 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Moves to bench Konchar will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Portland, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact With Desmond Bane (ankle) rejoining the starting five after a one-game absence, Konchar will shift back to a reserve role Wednesday. In six appearances, Konchar has averaged 7.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 27.3 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five Konchar will start Monday's game against the Jazz, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact Konchar will take the place of Desmond Bane (ankle), who has been ruled out for Monday's matchup. Konchar also filled in for Bane to begin the 2022-23 campaign, averaging 11.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals over three starts.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in 28 minutes Konchar ended Saturday's 124-123 loss to the Jazz with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes.

Impact Konchar was once a realistic target in 12-team leagues, but that time appears to have come and gone after being held scoreless in the loss. While he does have a regular spot in the rotation, managers would be better served fixing their attention on someone with more upside.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Konchar (shoulder) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Konchar, despite the shoulder soreness, could see more minutes and usage Saturday with Ja Morant (illness) and Jake LaRavia (illness) out. In four appearances, Konchar has averaged 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 27.5 minutes.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces Utah for conference matchup

Memphis travels to Utah for a Western Conference matchup Saturday

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Questionable Saturday Konchar (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Konchar sat out Thursday's game against Sacramento due to a shoulder injury, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Saturday. If he's sidelined once again, David Roddy is a candidate to see increased work.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Konchar (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact Konchar suffered a shoulder injury at some point during or after Memphis' game against Brooklyn and was considered questionable heading into Thursday. With the guard ruled out, David Roddy could see more minutes in a depth role behind Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Konchar is questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings due to left shoulder soreness.

Impact Konchar chipped in seven points, four rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes off the bench during Monday's win over the Nets, but he may have hurt his shoulder sometime during the contest. If Konchar is unable to play Thursday, more minutes would be available for David Roddy behind starters Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Konchar isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Brooklyn, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact Konchar will unsurprisingly shift to a bench role with Dillon Brooks cleared to play. Konchar started the first three games of the 2022-23 season while Brooks recovered from a minor thigh injury, averaging 11.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 27.7 minutes.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falls flat in thumping loss Konchar logged five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and two rebounds in 20 minutes during Saturday's 137-96 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Konchar was barely noticeable in the loss, turning in easily his worst performance of the season. With Dillon Brooks upgraded to questionable for this game, his potential return to action could signal the end of fantasy relevance for Konchar. If you picked him up, he is worth holding until we get word on Brooks and whether he might return to the court vs. the Nets on Monday.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid as starter once again Konchar had 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, one block and three steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 129-122 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Konchar has started the first two games of the season with Dillon Brooks (thigh) sidelined, and he has stepped up so far with back-to-back double-digit scoring performances and decent levels of efficiency as a shooter. Through two games, Konchar has racked up 29 points, 16 rebounds and five steals while shooting 46.7 percent from three-point range.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant scores 49 points, Grizzlies beat Rockets 129-122

Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting once again Konchar will join the starting lineup in place of Dillon Brooks (thigh) on Friday, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact Konchar started for Brooks in Wednesday's season opener also, securing 12 points, 11 rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes of action. Konchar can be considered a value option in daily formats.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in OT win Konchar amassed 12 points (4-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 overtime win over the Knicks.

Impact Getting the start at small forward with both Dillon Brooks (thigh) and Ziaire Williams (knee) unavailable, Konchar seized his opportunity and was one of three Grizzlies to record double-digit boards while leading the team in made three-pointers. The 26-year-old delivered a surprise triple-double on the final day of last season, and Konchar appears to have the skills to make a fantasy impact when he gets the chance.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for Brooks Konchar will start Wednesday's season opener against the Knicks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact With Dillon Brooks (thigh) inactive, Konchar will join the starting five for Wednesday's opener. In 72 appearances last season, Konchar contributed 4.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 17.9 minutes per game. He should see an expanded role until Brooks and/or Ziaire Williams (knee) are able to return.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies, Ja set sights higher after Western semis loss

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have more experience along with postseason heartbreak

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Konchar is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Konchar gets the nod at shooting guard, but that shouldn't be much of a surprise given the fact that the coaching staff rested most of the regulars for this one. Konchar averaged 4.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in 2021-22.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young Grizzlies still cocky, hungrier after semifinals loss

Ja Morant borrowed a professional camera for photos of his teammates and even turned the lens on reporters covering the Memphis Grizzlies’ media day Monday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies, John Konchar agree to three-year contract extension The Memphis Grizzlies are showing that they believe John Konchar will be a pivotal part of the rotation going forward.

JULY 7, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis Grizzlies sign John Konchar of Purdue Fort Wayne to contract extension The 6-5 wing has been with Memphis for 3 years. He appeared in 72 games last season, averaging 4.8 points and 4.6 rebounds.

JULY 7, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Inks three-year extension Konchar and the Grizzlies agreed on a three-year, $19 million extension Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Konchar has two seasons left on his deal, so the extension has him under contract through the 2026-27 campaign. The only Purdue-Fort Wayne product in NBA history, Konchar has been with Memphis since signing a contract in July of 2019 after going unselected in the NBA Draft. Last season was the best of his career, with the 6-foot-5 guard averaging 4.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 17.9 minutes. He's a career 40.6 percent three-point shooter on 192 total attempts.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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