Chandler Parsons and Tony Allen are out in Wednesday’s season opener against the Wolves.

The Grizzlies will start the season without two starters. Allen is closer to returning than Parsons is, but coach David Fizdale said “He’s not far away, but it’s not worth the risk for one game.”

Grizzlies SG Tony Allen (knee) will not play in the opener, coach David Fizdale said. "He's not far away, but… https://t.co/43cMhwbMcT

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