Quinten Post was moved from Day-To-Day to Out with a concussion on the Thursday evening injury report. The Memphis Grizzlies play at New Orleans on Friday night with their backup center out and Zach Edey also listed Out.
What happened
The Grizzlies center was downgraded from Day-To-Day to Out in the injury report posted Thursday, Nov 12, at 6:25 PM ET. The listed injury is a concussion to the head. The report's comment says Post has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. The head issue first showed up Monday, Nov 9, as Day-To-Day. He moved to Out on Tuesday, Nov 10, and was back to Day-To-Day earlier Thursday before this latest change. The report lists Nov 14 as his expected return date. He had been cleared from an ankle issue on Nov 4.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis plays at the Pelicans on Friday, Nov 13, at 8:00 PM ET, and Post is listed Out. The Grizzlies are 7-4, ninth in the standings, and lost their last game. Post, 26, is averaging 13.0 minutes, 5.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists in eight games. The team is 6-2 with him and 1-2 without him. In games he missed, Cameron Boozer led the group in minutes at 32.3, followed by Ty Jerome at 30.7 and Cedric Coward at 28.3. Zach Edey averaged 20.7 minutes in those games, but Edey is also Out with a left ankle issue, as are Richie Saunders and Scotty Pippen Jr.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Post's status changes ahead of the weekend. The report lists Nov 14 as his expected return, so Friday's game at New Orleans is the first one in question. Memphis has not announced a return beyond that date. Watch Edey's ankle status as well, since the Grizzlies are short on frontcourt depth while both are out. Post's head issue has changed status several times this week, so his next update matters.
Is Quinten Post playing at the Pelicans on Friday?
No. He is listed Out with a concussion on the Thursday, Nov 12 injury report. The Grizzlies play at New Orleans on Fri, Nov 13 at 8:00 PM ET.
When will Quinten Post be back?
The injury report lists Nov 14 as his expected return date. No further timeline has been announced.