By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Mike Conley will require surgery in order to fix an issue with his left heel the Memphis Grizzlies announced.
The Grizzlies will miss their star player for the remainder of 2017-2018 and they’re expecting him back just before the next season’s training camp.
Conley, who averaged 17,1 points, 4,1 assists 2,3 rebounds, was expecting to make a return this season after going through a series of therapies but his comeback will be postponed for 2018-2019.
The official announcement by the Grizzlies is as follows:
The Memphis Grizzlies today announced injury updates for guard Mike Conley and forwards Chandler Parsons, JaMychal Green and James Ennis III.
Conley will undergo surgery to smooth a small bone protrusion in his left heel that continues to cause pain and soreness. He will be unavailable for the remainder of the 2017-18 season but is expected to make a full recovery prior to 2018-19 training camp.
Parsons has made progress this week in alleviating soreness in his right knee, after overcoming an illness that temporarily slowed his recovery. He remains day-to-day.
Green continues to recover from a right ankle sprain and is expected to return within the next week.
Ennis III continues to recover from a right calf strain and is expected to return within the next week.