Grizzlies center Quinten Post is listed as day-to-day with a right ankle injury and was considered doubtful to return to Thursday's game in Portland. Memphis came into the night 4-0 and had not yet played a game without him.
What happened
Quinten Post hurt his right ankle during Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers in Portland. The game tipped at 10:00 PM ET. The injury report was updated at 11:41 PM ET and lists the 26-year-old center as day-to-day with a right ankle injury. He had no previous status on the report. The report's comment says Post is being considered doubtful to return to Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers because of the right ankle injury. No further details on the injury have been announced.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis came into the Portland game 4-0, second in the seeding, on a four-game winning streak. Post has played in all four games. He averages 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 17.1 minutes. The Grizzlies are 4-0 with him and have not played a game without him. In the frontcourt, Zach Edey averages 21.4 minutes and 6.0 points, and Isaiah Stewart averages 18.1 minutes and 7.0 points. Jerami Grant plays 24.1 minutes a night. Ty Jerome leads the team in scoring at 29.8 points in 31.3 minutes, and Cameron Boozer leads it in minutes at 33.1.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Post's day-to-day tag holds or changes after Thursday night. No timeline for his return beyond the day-to-day status has been announced. The Grizzlies' next game after Portland has not been announced. Until there is an update, Edey and Stewart are the names to watch for extra minutes at center. Memphis will also be playing to stay unbeaten.
Is Quinten Post playing at the Trail Blazers?
Post was hurt during Thursday's game at Portland and was considered doubtful to return because of a right ankle injury. He is listed as day-to-day.
When will Quinten Post be back?
No return timeline has been announced. He is listed as day-to-day with a right ankle injury, and the next injury report should give his status for the Grizzlies' next game.