Grizzlies wing John Konchar has undergone successful surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left thumb, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link).
According to the Grizzlies, Konchar sustained the injury on December 7 vs. Portland, a game in which he recorded two points, three rebounds and three steals in 17 minutes during a 23-point victory. The 29-year-old guard/forward is expected to make a full recovery and will be checked out again in about three weeks, per the team.
More to come….