Report: Conley could return as soon as Friday vs. Kings

Mike Conley apparently heals like Wolverine.

Two weeks ago, the Memphis Grizzlies point guard was diagnosed with a vertebrae fracture that was slated to sideline him until mid-January.

However, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical he's well ahead of schedule in his recovery, and could return as soon as Friday, when his team hosts the Sacramento Kings.

The 29-year-old received medical clearance and has been able to work out recently, Wojnarowski added.

Not unlike the past few years, the Grizzlies have been plagued by injuries in 2016-17. Their current IR list includes Conley, Chandler Parsons, James Ennis, and Brandan Wright.

Those ailments allowed Memphis to sign point guard Toney Douglas under the NBA's hardship rule. The team reportedly waived the veteran Thursday, suggesting it could welcome some of its players back shortly.

Wojnarowski noted Parsons could also return as early as Friday. The forward, who signed a four-year, $94-million deal with Memphis over the summer, has been out for almost a month while nursing a knee injury.

Meanwhile, Ennis is reportedly expected to return against the Kings after missing the last 13 contests with a calf issue.

Even though they haven't been at full strength, the Grizz have performed admirably. They've won seven of their last eight games and are fifth in the Western Conference.

Who knows how good they'll be with two starters back in the fold?