Grizzlies' Chandler Parsons: Not taking contact yet

Parsons (knee) has yet to progress to contract drills or five-on-five scrimmaging to this point in his rehab, Kevin Lipe of the Memphis Flyer reports.

Analysis:

The Grizzlies suggested last week that Parsons would be limited at the start of training camp, but all indications are that he's progressing well from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is simply proceeding cautiously with his recovery. Though Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace declined to speculate if Parsons would be available for the start of the upcoming season, per Chris Herrington of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, there's nothing yet to suggest that the forward is behind the curve in his recovery timeline. Even so, Parsons' injury history will make him somewhat of a risky early-round investment, and fantasy owners will have to decide for themselves if his upside is worth chasing.