The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9) are set to host the Memphis Grizzlies (12-14) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT. This game will be the first of three meetings between the two squads this season. Both teams are 7-3 over the past 10 games. A win tonight would move the Wolves to fifth in the conference, and for the Grizzlies, it would move them into the playoff picture.
Here's a full injury report ahead of Wednesday's game.
12/17 Timberwolves injury report vs. Grizzlies
- Anthony Edwards (Foot) - QUESTIONABLE
- Mike Conley (Achilles) - OUT
- Joan Beringer (G League) - OUT
- Rocco Zikarsky (G League) - OUT
- Enrique Freeman (G League) - OUT
The Wolves have won their last two games without Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley. Edwards' being listed as questionable is certainly promising. Chris Finch has labeled this injury as game-to-game, so if Edwards doesn't return tonight, it's fair to expect him to return on Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Even without Edwards, the Wolves have plenty of talent. Things will mostly run through Julius Randle if Edwards is sidelined. Jaden McDaniels is another player who will see an increased role if Ant is out. Bones Hyland started in both games without Ant, and it's fair to expect that trend to continue if he is out again.
Nevertheless, if Edwards plays, that would be a huge boost for the Wolves, especially with Ja Morant's status up in the air.
Mike Conley is out for his third straight game with Achilles tendinopathy. However, there's no indication that this is a long-term injury. In the meantime, Conley's absence will open up more minutes for Hyland and Rob Dillingham. Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaylen Clark are two other candidates who could receive bigger roles.
12/17 Grizzlies injury report vs. Timberwolves
- Ja Morant (Ankle) - QUESTIONABLE
- Brandon Clarke (Knee) - QUESTIONABLE
- Zach Edey (Ankle) - OUT
- Cam Spencer (Personal) - OUT
- Javon Small (Toe) - OUT
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (Toe) - OUT
- John Konchar (Thumb) - OUT
- Ty Jerome (Calf) - OUT
- GG Jackson (G League) - OUT
As has been the case for the Grizzlies lately, their injury report is extensive. Outside of Ja Morant, Zach Edey's absence will be the most significant. He played in 11 games but is now out again with an ankle injury. Cam Spencer, who is shooting 50.8 percent from 3-point range, is another notable loss for the Grizz. Brandon Clarke, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Ty Jerome have been dealing with season-long injuries.
Morant is, of course, the heavy hitter of the Grizzlies' injury report, though. He missed nearly a month with a calf injury. Ja returned on Friday but sprained his ankle during Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. While it's promising that Morant is just questionable, it's concerning that he has suffered another injury.