{"id":342329,"date":"2025-12-12T04:07:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T04:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/342329\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T04:07:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T04:07:17","slug":"zach-edey-out-at-least-a-month-with-repeat-injury-in-grizzlies-crusher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/342329\/","title":{"rendered":"Zach Edey out at least a month with repeat injury in Grizzlies crusher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Grizzlies are going to be without their big man for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p>Memphis center Zach Edey is projected to miss at least four weeks after suffering a stress reaction in his left ankle, the team announced on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>According to ESPN, Edey\u2019s time on the sideline appears to be more of a precautionary move by the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.33333333;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"37908518\" width=\"787\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/user-expressly-acknowledges-agrees-downloading-117002570.jpg\" alt=\"Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies holding a basketball.\" class=\"wp-image-37908518\"  \/>Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 7, 2025 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a management plan to optimize Zach\u2019s long-term health in consultation with the Grizzlies and medical experts,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ShamsCharania\/status\/1999223244524753378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Mark Bartelstien, Edey\u2019s agent, told ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing this step, the short and long-term prognosis for Zach is excellent,\u201d Bartelstein added.<\/p>\n<p>Edey previously underwent surgery on the affected ankle over this past summer, and his recovery caused the 7-foot-3 center to miss the Grizzlies\u2019 first 13 games of the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<p>So far this season, Edey has shown a considerable jump in his play compared to his rookie year, putting up 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks through 11 games.<\/p>\n<p>Edey was chosen by Memphis with the No. 9 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, and posted a respectable 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while placing fifth in Rookie of the Year voting.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old\u2019s injury comes as star Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is dealing with a right calf strain.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"37908520\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/memphis-grizzlies-center-zach-edey-116966167.jpg\" alt=\"Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (16).\" class=\"wp-image-37908520\"  \/>Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) shoots as Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (16) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Petre Thomas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Morant, 26, has not played a game since the Grizzlies\u2019 108-100 loss to the Cavaliers on Nov. 15, suiting up in just 12 contests this season.<\/p>\n<p>The two-time All-Star\u2019s numbers have been down as well in the short time period, averaging just 17.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists while shooting an atrocious 35.9 percent from the field.<\/p>\n<p>Morant has also reportedly <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/11\/05\/sports\/suitors-emerging-for-ja-morant-amid-rumors-of-grizzlies-unhappiness\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">had issues with the Memphis coaching staff<\/a>, which resulted in a one-game suspension after telling reporters to \u201cgo ask the coaching staff\u201d when asked about his struggles following a loss to the Lakers in November.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6779151\/2025\/11\/05\/ja-morant-grizzlies-future-relationship\/?source=user_shared_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Athletic previously reported<\/a> in November that Morant\u2019s time in Memphis could come to an end, with the Timberwolves and Kings emerging as potential suitors for the former No. 2 overall pick.<\/p>\n<p>Memphis, which had a rough start to the season, has caught fire as of late, winning seven of its past nine games to raise its record to 11-13 on the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Grizzlies are going to be without their big man for the foreseeable future. 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