Mike Conley has a sprained right ankle but expects to play Monday against the Pelicans, NBA.com reports. "(The ankle is) a little sore this morning, but it's always like that in the morning time," said Conley. "I think I'll be fine by game time."

Conley has a sprained right ankle but expects to play Monday against the Pelicans, NBA.com reports. "(The ankle is) a little sore this morning, but it's always like that in the morning time," said Conley. "I think I'll be fine by game time."

Analysis:

Conley's official designation is "questionable," so it's no guarantee that he's on the floor Monday night. However, barring a setback, it appears the point guard has every intent of playing. Conley has struggled from the field in three games this season, shooting 34.0 percent (16-of-47), but he remains a reliable source of assists and steals.