Tag: Zach Edey

Grizzlies lose Zach Edey for at least a month with ankle stress reaction

Zach Edey
December 2025

Memphis center Zach Edey will miss at least four weeks after scans revealed a stress reaction in his previously operated left ankle, extending a frustrating run of injuries for the second-year big man. After offseason ankle surgery and a delayed start to the campaign, Edey managed only 11 games, averaging 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds before renewed symptoms forced the team to shut him down for rest and rehab, further weakening a struggling Grizzlies frontcourt.

Ja Morant sidelined with calf strain as shorthanded Grizzlies’ struggles continue

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
November 2025

Ja Morant will miss at least two weeks with a Grade 1 right calf strain, extending a stop-start season in which his scoring and efficiency have dipped and the Memphis Grizzlies have stumbled to a 4-10 record despite his return from a team suspension. Hurt originally against New York on November 11, Morant played through discomfort before leaving early against Cleveland. With key guards already out and a road-heavy stretch ahead, Memphis must lean on depth signings and recent returnees while their All-Star focuses on rehab and tries to rediscover his usual explosive form.

Grizzlies pick up 2026–27 option on Zach Edey

Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies)
October 2025

Memphis exercised Edey’s rookie-scale option. The 7’3″ center led Grizzlies rookies in boards, posted elite offensive rebounding, and earned All-Rookie honours. He’s rehabbing left-ankle surgery and could miss the first two months. Option secures cost-controlled size and rim protection alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. Medical pacing prioritises long-term availability; scheme fit leverages drop coverage, deep seals, and put-backs to stabilise second units once healthy.

Zach Edey to Undergo Ankle Surgery, Likely to Miss Season Start

Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies)
Injury earlier this week; surgery planned soon

Grizzlies center Zach Edey re-sprained his left ankle during offseason training and will undergo surgery. The All-Rookie first-team pick is expected to miss the start of the 2025–26 season but will fully recover.
The surgery aims to restabilize an ankle that caused missed time during the season. Despite injury setbacks, Edey led all rookies in FG% and rebounds, logging 12 double-doubles and finishing 5th in Rookie of the Year voting.

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