Grizzlies' Mike Conley out 6 weeks with back fractures

Mike Conley was diagnosed today with transverse fractures in the vertebrae located in his lower back following last night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.

The injury occurred with 8:25 to go in the third quarter when he was kneed in the back by a Charlotte player while taking a charge.

The injury is expected to resolve itself with rest. Conley is expected to miss six weeks and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.