JOHN KONCHAR NEWS

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

Records first career triple-double Konchar finished with 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 13 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 139-110 loss to Boston.

Impact With the Grizzlies resting the majority of their regulars, Konchar drew his seventh start of the season and recorded his first career triple-double. He scored at least 15 points for the fifth time this season, grabbed double-digit rebounds for a sixth time and dished out a career-high 10 assists. The third-year wing finished the regular season with averages of 4.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 17.9 minutes across 72 appearances -- all career highs.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics finish 2nd in East with 139-110 win over Grizzlies

Jayson Tatum scored 31 points, Jaylen Brown added 18 and the Boston Celtics secured the second seed in the East with a 139-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night in...

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Produces off bench Konchar provided 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal in Friday's 122-114 win over Phoenix.

Impact Konchar's opportunities have been spotty since the All-Star break, but he saw an uptick in minutes Friday since Memphis dealt with a handful of injuries. The third-year guard finished second on the team in rebounds, including four offensive boards in 24 minutes off the bench.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Approaches double-double off bench Konchar ended Thursday's 133-103 victory over the Pacers with 18 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and four assists over 25 minutes.

Impact Konchar tied his career high with 18 points in the win, and he fell two boards shy of registering his third double-double of the campaign. The third-year guard saw more than his usual amount of playing time with Ja Morant (knee) injured and the Grizzlies piling up a big lead. Morant could miss the remainder of the regular season due to the knee issue, which will likely result in a slight uptick in minutes for Konchar moving forward. His production is unlikely to warrant fantasy consideration even with more playing time, however.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bane has 30, Grizzlies rout Pacers 133-103 for playoff spot

Desmond Bane scored 30 points, hitting 12 of 15 shots, and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big lead early before coasting to a 133-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers, clinching a sp...

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum nets 37, leads Celtics past Morant, Grizzlies 120-107

Jayson Tatum scored 19 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter on his 24th birthday, leading the Boston Celtics past the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Thursday Konchar (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Konchar was questionable with a left ankle sprain and will return to the court Thursday after missing one game. He averaged 4.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in 20.0 minutes in the five games prior to suffering the injury.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Konchar (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against Boston.

Impact Konchar missed Monday's game against the Spurs but will have a chance to return Thursday. If he remains out, Kyle Anderson and Jarrett Culver should see additional playing time.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morant leads Memphis against Boston after 52-point game

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Monday Konchar (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Konchar sprained his left ankle during Saturday's win over the Bulls and will be forced to miss at least one additional game. Kyle Anderson and Jarrett Culver should see an uptick in playing time.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Konchar didn't return to Saturday's 116-110 win over the Bulls after suffering from left ankle soreness earlier in the contest.

Impact Before exiting, Konchar produced one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across eight minutes. The reserve wing can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's game against the Spurs.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis hosts San Antonio after Morant's 46-point game

Memphis hosts the San Antonio Spurs after Ja Morant scored 46 points in the Memphis Grizzlies' 116-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to bench Konchar will move back to the bench for Monday's game against the 76ers, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact Konchar started Saturday's game against Washington in place of Ziaire Williams, but with Williams back healthy he'll move back to his usual bench role. Konchar finished Saturday's victory with seven points, 10 boards, five assists and a steal in 33 minutes.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in starting role Konchar racked up seven points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 115-95 win over Washington.

Impact Konchar came off the bench in his previous two games, but he was back in the starting five Saturday due to the absence of Ziaire Williams (knee). The third-year pro was one of two players in the contest to grab double-digit rebounds and also racked up a season-high five assists. Konchar has proven to be a strong rebounder, but he doesn't produce enough offensively to be a viable fantasy asset.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant scores 34 points, Grizzlies beat Wizards 115-95

Ja Morant scored 34 points, his sixth straight game of at least 30 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead in a 115-95 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS