US EditionGrizzlies' Zach Edey Will Have Surgery After Re-Spraining His Left Ankle
- On June 7, the Memphis Grizzlies revealed that Zach Edey suffered a setback to his left ankle during a recent offseason workout, resulting in ligament damage that will necessitate surgery.
- Edey first injured this ankle in July 2024 during Summer League and had missed 12 games last season due to a prior ankle injury, making this a recurring health issue.
- The 7-foot-4, 23-year-old Canadian rookie participated in 66 games last season, posting averages of 9.2 points, 8.3 boards, and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 58 percent from the field, and earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
- Edey's agent Mark Bartelstein explained that after discussions with the Grizzlies and several specialists, surgery was chosen as the optimal long-term solution to help Zach regain full strength without restrictions, and he is expected to recover completely and come back stronger than before.
- Edey is likely to miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, which could influence the Grizzlies' offseason strategy as they aim to return to the playoffs after their recent rebound.
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Report: Grizzlies C Zach Edey to undergo ankle surgery
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey is expected to miss some time at the start of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery for a sprained ankle, ESPN reported Saturday. After a solid rookie season, Edey was injured in an offseason workout earlier this week. “After consulting with the Grizzlies and multiple specialists, we decided this is the best approach for Zach long-term as it gets him back to 100 percent with no limitations,” Edey’s agent …
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