DESMOND BANE NEWS

Participates in shootaround Bane (toe) participated in Friday's shootaround, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Impact Bane remains questionable for Friday's game against the Suns, but it's encouraging that he was able to take part in the Grizzlies' morning shootaround. Memphis announced in early December that Bane was expected to miss 3-to-4 more weeks, so if he's able to suit up Friday, he will beat the early end of his recovery timetable by approximately a week. Since he hasn't played since Nov. 11, it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a minutes restriction if he's cleared to play against Phoenix.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Grizzlies' Desmond Bane upgraded to questionable before Phoenix Suns' game The Grizzlies could get Desmond Bane back Friday as the third-year guard was upgraded to questionable on the team's injury report

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Possibility of playing Friday Bane (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Bane was slated to miss 3-to-4 more weeks Dec. 7, putting his potential return Friday on at the early end of the timetable. Although his questionable status is certainly encouraging, Bane should be expected to be under heavy restrictions once he steps onto the court considering the nature of the injury and his nearly six-week absence. His return would hamper the opportunities of Dillon Brooks, John Konchar, David Roddy and Ziaire Williams.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Jenkins provides intel on Desmond Bane's injury process Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins discussed the next step for Desmond Bane’s return from a sprained right big toe.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Morant and the Grizzlies take on the Pistons

Ja Morant leads Memphis into a matchup against Detroit averaging 28.3 points per game

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Desmond Bane Expected to Miss An Additional 3-4 Weeks Due to Toe Injury | SLAM Desmond Bane will miss an additional 3-4 weeks while recovering from the big toe injury he suffered in November and could come back by late...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM

Will miss 3-4 weeks Bane (toe) will miss another 3-to-4 weeks.

Impact Although his rehab is going along smoothly, and he has resumed light practice work with the team, Bane is slated to miss almost another month. The guard is working his way back from a Grade 2 right big toe sprain, which he suffered Nov. 11 against the Timberwolves. In the meantime, John Konchar will presumably continue to start in place of Bane.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jones' career-high 28 points lead Grizzlies past Heat 101-93

Tyus Jones had a career-high 28 points and 10 assists to lead the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies a 101-93 victory over Miami Heat

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami visits Memphis following overtime win against Boston

Miami visits the Memphis Grizzlies following the Heat's 120-116 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morant, Grizzlies set for matchup with the Pistons

Ja Morant leads Memphis into a matchup against Detroit averaging 28.2 points per game

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morant and the Grizzlies face the 76ers

Ja Morant leads Memphis into a matchup against Philadelphia averaging 28.2 points per game

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of boot, still working back Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Monday that Bane (toe) is no longer in a walking boot and has resumed doing light work with the team's staff, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphi...

Impact Bane seems to be making progress from the Grade 2 right big toe sprain he suffered Nov. 11, but since he has yet to advance to any full-contact, full-court work in practice, he's likely at least a week or more away from returning to the Memphis lineup. Dillon Brooks should continue to enjoy a heightened role as a scorer on the wing alongside point guard Ja Morant while Bane remains out. Bane's ongoing absence will also leave more minutes available for John Konchar, who profiles as more of an all-around fantasy contributor than Brooks, who brings most of his value in the points and three-pointers categories.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota takes on Memphis, seeks to break 3-game skid

Minnesota looks to end its three-game losing streak when the Minnesota Timberwolves play Memphis

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis plays New York on 3-game road skid

Memphis will look to stop its three-game road skid when the Grizzlies take on New York

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fox scores 32 as Kings beat Grizzlies for 7th straight win

De’Aaron Fox had 32 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes added 26 points and the Sacramento Kings won their seventh straight, 113-109 over the Memphis Grizzlies

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How the Memphis Grizzlies can survive without Ja Morant and Desmond Bane? The Memphis Grizzlies have games coming up against two strong Western Conference foes, so Memphis will need to learn fast.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat Grizzlies

Kyrie Irving returned from his suspension with 14 points, Ben Simmons tuned up for his trip back to Philadelphia with a season-high 22 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed M...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies All-Star Morant week to week with sprained ankle

Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant has a sprained left ankle that will keep him out at least a week and possibly longer

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCollum, Pelicans beat Grizzlies without injured Williamson

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How long is Desmond Bane out? Toe injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Grizzlies guard Here's everything we know about Bane's injury and when he may return to the court.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane out with sprained right big toe

The Memphis Grizzlies announced that guard Desmond Bane has sprained his right big toe and will miss at least two to three weeks

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Desmond Bane Set to Miss 2-3 Weeks Due to Sprained Big Toe | SLAM Desmond Bane will miss at least 2-3 weeks of action after he suffered a grade 2 big toe sprain on his right foot. according to the Grizzlies...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM

Sidelined 2-to-3 weeks Bane suffered a Grade 2 sprain of his right big toe Nov. 11 versus Minnesota and will be sidelined for 2-to-3 weeks.

Impact Bane's absence will leave a major void in Memphis' scoring department -- he's averaging 24.7 points per contest on the season. He's also been a key floor spacer for the Grizzlies, shooting a career-best 45.1 percent from long range through the first 12 games. John Konchar joined the starting five in Bane's absence Sunday and may remain in that role, but Konchar is far from the real-life or fantasy performer Bane can be.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane provides Ja Morant with elite backcourt partner following improved displays for Memphis Grizzlies Watch more live NBA on Sky Sports as the Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans, live on Sky Sports Arena & Main Event from 12.30am...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • SKY.COM

Doubtful Tuesday Bane (toe) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Bane was sidelined Sunday against Washington, and it seems unlikely that he'll be able to return to the court against New Orleans. Assuming he's out, John Konchar should continue to see increased playing time for Memphis.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE