Mike Conley out against the Los Angeles Lakers

Boo hoo. This game won't be nearly as fun to watch now.

Mike Conley didn't participate in @memgrizz shootaround and is OUT tonight (thigh contusion). Has missed just 9 games since start of 2008-09

— Rob Fischer (@thefishnation) December 17, 2013

Or will it? Jerryd Bayless is one of those mercurial players who can explode for 30 or implode for 0. He just may have a chance tonight as he goes up against a 3,500 year old Kobe Bryant with one leg, but I also can't rule out a 3/14 outing from the floor. Fingers crossed for you, Yella Yella.

Dave Joerger said if Conley's gonna struggle for 2 weeks, but could be healthy sitting 3-4 games, "and it's better for us long term...(Cont)

— Rob Fischer (@thefishnation) December 17, 2013

Joerger on Conley (Cont), "that's what we're gonna do." Joerger did say that Jerryd Bayless will start at PG for @memgrizz tonight

— Rob Fischer (@thefishnation) December 17, 2013

Oh ... my.

Does anyone want to project what four games without Mike Conley will look like? I don't have the stomach to try at the moment. #SantaBringUsDeerAntlerSpray

Mike Conley talks about his injury (via CAGrizBlog)

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