Desmond Bane injury update: out at least for three more weeks / News - Basketnews.com

If Desmond Bane responds positively to the recovery protocol applied by the Memphis Grizzlies, the guard is expected to return either late this month or early next year.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane has been out since November 11th after suffering a Grade 2 right toe sprain. The initial projections were hopeful for the player. However, the timeline has now been updated.

Desmond Bane

MIN:33.54PTS:24.67 (55.93%)REB:4.92As:4.75ST:0.58BL:0.25TO:2.25GM:12ProfileNBA2022/2023

After Bane's injury, it was initially suggested that he would only miss two to three weeks, the club has now announced that the guard could return at the end of the month or early next year.

Bane is said to be progressing in his rehab. If he responds positively to a "reloading protocol", he'll be able to return to play according to the projection.

After improving year to year, the third-year guard has been averaging 24.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game this season.

With 16 wins and 9 losses, the Grizzlies are tied for second place in the Western Conference.

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