Grizzlies center Zach Edey has been sidelined with a left ankle sprain and was placed on the inactive list for Tuesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets.
The injury is expected to keep the rookie out for an extended period, with head coach Taylor Jenkins describing his status as “week-to-week” during a media session before Tuesday’s game.
The update, shared by Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com, provides a loose timeline that indicates Edey will likely miss more than just one or two games.
In the short term, Edey is expected to sit out Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers and Saturday’s contest against the Chicago Bulls. Memphis will also have a busy schedule next week, playing on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
While the team hasn’t ruled out the possibility of Edey returning during that stretch, his week-to-week designation makes it uncertain whether he’ll be ready for any of those matchups.
The injury is a setback for the 7’4″ rookie as he continues to adjust to the NBA game. The Grizzlies will need to rely on their depth at the center position in his absence, as they navigate a packed schedule and work to manage Edey’s recovery with caution to avoid further aggravation.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said that rookie center Zach Edey would be considered “week-to-week” as a result of his ankle injury:https://t.co/lb8Zd0weRo
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) November 21, 2024
