Memphis Grizzlies make Zach Edey injury announcement vs Nuggets

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While the Memphis Grizzlies are currently looking at a loss to the Denver Nuggets tonight, injury issues continue to hinder them early this season. With Ja Morant already sidelined with a hip injury, the Grizzlies may also see their top draft pick sidelined for the time being.

After injuring his ankle in the first half of tonight’s game, 2024 ninth overall pick Zach Edey aggravated his left ankle injury in the second half and left the game against the Nuggets. According to a post from the Grizzlies’ PR account on X, he will miss the rest of the contest.

Via Grizzlies PR: “Zach Edey (left ankle) will not return tonight against Denver.”

Considering Edey’s height at 7-foot-4 and his injury history with his ankles experienced during Summer League, that’s not a positive sign for the rookie. Through 14 minutes of action tonight, Edey recorded seven points, seven rebounds and two blocks off the bench.

Entering tonight’s game, Edey was averaging 11.5 points and 6.9 rebounds for the Grizzlies while appearing in all 13 games and making nine starts. After a dominant career at Purdue, Edey proved to be a worthy pick for the Grizzlies, who needed to add size along with forward Jaren Jackson Jr.

If Edey ends up missing time, the Grizzlies will lean on Jay Huff and Brandon Clarke to fill his role in the rotation.

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