According to an official team press release, Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley will undergo surgery to smooth a small bone protrusion in his left heel that continues to cause pain and soreness, leaving him unavailable for the remainder of the 2017-18 season. Conley is expected to make a full recovery prior to next season’s training camp.
In addition to the official release from the team, General Manager Chris Wallace sent an email to Memphis season-ticket holders earlier today, stating “Mike has been extremely diligent as we pursued multiple different approaches to alleviate the pain before deciding surgery was the best solution.”
Conley was able to participate in three-on-three scrimmages earlier this month, but the injury did not improve. Conley has appeared in just 12 games this season, last playing in mid-November. He averaged 17.1 points and 4.1 assists per game.
Time to trade Gasol?
Call up Cleveland and tell them they’ll do Gasol for Thompson, Frye, and the Nets Pick
As much as I like Gasol I’m sure Cleveland wouldn’t just hand that pick over for a 33-34 year old very good center when they’re not even sure LeBron will be back next season …. maybe if LeBron committed but otherwise that pick is staying
I believe this is where the Spurs enter the picture for Gasol.
Yes …
Sitting Conley was the tank move. Not going to trade Gasol. Going to get a top draft pick and take one of the phenomenal talents at the top. Luka Doncic would sellout the arena next to Conley and Gasol. Any of the bigs can play next to Gasol, since they are way more athletic Marc Gasol shoots from three.
Sooo he has a Heel Spur basically, why not just say that? Heel spurs do suck and can be very painful
This should open some some playing time for the kid they drafted last year in the first round, oh wait… Lol
RIP Mike Conley