Konchar will return to the second unit for Sunday's Game 1 matchup with the Lakers, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Konchar received a spot start in Memphis' final regular-season game, as the Grizzlies rested most of their regulars, but he'll return to his usual reserve role Sunday. He'll likely be relegated to minutes in the teens, so he's not an enticing target in daily fantasy leagues.
Konchar will move into the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Konchar should get some quality run Sunday with the Grizzlies resting their main guys, making him an intriguing streamer option. Through 19 starts this season, Konchar has registered averages of 8.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 triples, 1.2 steals and just 0.8 turnovers per game on 45 percent shooting.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Efficient from field in loss
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Konchar finished Wednesday's 138-131 overtime loss to the Pelicans with 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes.
Konchar only logged 22 minutes off the bench, but he made the most of that playing time and finished with his first double-digit scoring outing since Jan. 1. This can be viewed as an anomaly, given the number of absences for Memphis, and Konchar's role figures to lighten when they return.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Good to go Sunday
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Konchar (hip) will play in Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Konchar has missed a pair of games due to soreness in his left hip but will be available for Sunday's tilt. He should be expected to return to his usual bench role of around 15 minutes.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Questionable Sunday
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Konchar (hip) is questionable for Sunday's matchup at Chicago.
Konchar has missed the past two games with left hip soreness. He's a consistent part of Memphis' rotation but hasn't scored more than three points since March 9.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Back on injury report
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Konchar (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Konchar missed Wednesday's game with a hip injury but was initially left off the injury report for Friday's matchup. However, he's been added to the report and is in danger of missing a second straight game. If he's sidelined, David Roddy and Luke Kennard would be candidates for a few extra minutes.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Ruled out Friday
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Konchar (hip) will not play Friday against the Clippers.
Konchar will sit out a second straight contest. Luke Kennard has had the hot hand for Memphis and will likely continue to play a big role for the Grizzlies with his three-point prowess.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Cleared for Friday
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Konchar (hip) will play during Friday's game versus the Clippers.
A handful of Grizzlies players rested during Wednesday's loss to the Clippers, but they'll return, along with Konchar, for Friday's rematch. Konchar has been a steady part of the rotation all season but isn't known for his scoring, last reaching double figures on New Year's Day. Since then, he's averaged 2.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 15.7 minutes.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Won't play Wednesday
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Konchar (hip) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Konchar has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday with left hip soreness. His next chance to suit up is Friday's rematch with the Clippers.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Iffy against Clippers
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Konchar is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers due to left hip soreness.
Konchar is in danger of missing his first game since Feb. 1 on Wednesday. His potential absence could result in increased minutes for Luke Kennard and David Roddy.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Grabs seven boards in win
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Konchar produced three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 18 minutes during Monday's 112-108 victory over Dallas.
Memphis outrebounded Dallas by 13 Monday, and Konchar did his part to contribute by grabbing seven boards in just 18 minutes. He didn't do much else, but this was still one of his better games in recent memory. Konchar hasn't posted double-digit scoring in a game since Jan. 1, and he's averaging just 1.2 points over 16.2 minutes across his past six contests.
Grizzlies' John Konchar: Modest production Thursday
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Konchar logged eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes during Thursday's 131-110 victory over the Warriors.
Konchar continues to play meaningful minutes, logging at least 20 minutes for the third straight game. While he was able to impact the game from a reality standpoint, his tangible production continues to fade in comparison. For now, a consistent role appears to be his, making him a player to consider in deeper formats.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Loses minutes to Kennard
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Konchar finished with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) in five minutes in Sunday's 119-109 loss to the Celtics.
Konchar kept his spot in the Grizzlies' rotation, but he saw a steep reduction in playing time from the 27 minutes he played two days earlier while head coach Taylor Jenkins deployed trade-deadline pickup Luke Kennard (22 minutes) as the team's top wing off the bench. The split in playing time between Kennard and Konchar may not be quite as extreme in the games to come, but Konchar's already modest role still looks as though will shrink in the wake of the trade deadline.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Set to play Thursday
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Konchar (concussion) was left off the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Konchar will make his return from a four-game injury after being cleared from concussion protocols. He is averaging 6.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 23.2 minutes across 43 contests this season.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Officially ruled out
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Konchar (concussion) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Konchar has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday despite clearing concussion protocols. However, this was due to precautionary reasons, and he will likely have the opportunity to play in Thursday's contest against Cleveland.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Unlikely to play Wednesday
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Konchar has cleared concussion protocols but is likely out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to precautionary reasons, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Konchar is expected to miss his fourth consecutive game Wednesday due to a concussion. However, now that he has cleared protocols, he will have a chance to play in Thursday's matchup with Cleveland. Konchar is averaging 0.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 10.0 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Grizzlies' John Konchar: Questionable against Portland
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Konchar (concussion) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Konchar is questionable to miss his fourth straight game as he remains in concussion protocols. If he's ruled out Wednesday, his next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Cleveland.
