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Grizzlies Make Announcement After Major Zach Edey News
Grizzlies Make Announcement After Major Zach Edey News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey was selected No. 9 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. A superstar at Purdue, Edey immediately stepped into a prominent role with the Grizzlies who were looking for a stabilizing frontcourt presence to replace Steven Adams. Advertisement It was an up-and-down rookie campaign for Edey, who averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds in 66 games. Making the All-Rookie First Team for his contributions to the Grizzlies, Edey left a lot of reason for optimism in Memphis that he can be a longterm contributor in the starting lineup. Starting 55 of the 66 games he appeared in, Edey was a regular in Memphis' first five. Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14)© Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images On Saturday, some unfortunate news was announced regarding Edey and his health. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on X that the Canadian big man is set to undergo ankle surgery that will cost him part of the 2025-26 NBA season. Advertisement "ESPN reporting: Memphis Grizzlies All-Rookie center Zach Edey re-sprained his left ankle in an offseason workout this week and will undergo surgery to re-stabilize the ankle," he wrote. "Edey will likely miss the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season." Shortly after, the Grizzlies made this news official with an announcement: "The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the following medical update for center Zach Edey: During an offseason training session this week, Edey re-sprained his left ankle. Imaging revealed excessive ligamentous laxity, which will require Edey to undergo surgery to address the laxity and re-stabilize his ankle. A preliminary timeline will be provided following surgery, but Edey is expected to make a full recovery." Advertisement Related: Ja Morant Sends 9-Word Message on NBA's Unexpected MVP Decision Related: Grizzlies Star Sends Ja Morant Message After Trade Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
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Zach Edey has left ankle surgery that could sideline him for the start of next season
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Zach Edey could miss the start of the 2025-26 season after the Memphis Grizzlies rookie center had surgery Tuesday on his left ankle. Edey needed the procedure to repair and restabilize his ankle after spraining it again during offseason training last week. The Grizzlies said the 7-foot-3 Canadian would be evaluated again in four months, which is less than two weeks before the 2025-26 season opens Oct. 21. The two-time national player of the year at Purdue missed 12 games early in the season because of a sprained left ankle. He went on to play in 66 games, making 55 starts, and averaged 9.2 points and a rookie-leading 8.3 rebounds. He was voted to the All-Rookie first team. ___ AP NBA:
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Zach Edey has left ankle surgery that could sideline him for the start of next season
FILE - Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) reacts in the first half of Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Memphis, Tenn., on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File) MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Edey could miss the start of the 2025-26 season after the Memphis Grizzlies rookie center had surgery Tuesday on his left ankle. Edey needed the procedure to repair and restabilize his ankle after spraining it again during offseason training last week. The Grizzlies said the 7-foot-3 Canadian would be evaluated again in four months, which is less than two weeks before the 2025-26 season opens Oct. 21. Advertisement The two-time national player of the year at Purdue missed 12 games early in the season because of a sprained left ankle. He went on to play in 66 games, making 55 starts, and averaged 9.2 points and a rookie-leading 8.3 rebounds. He was voted to the All-Rookie first team. ___ AP NBA:
Associated Press
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Zach Edey has left ankle surgery that could sideline him for the start of next season
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Edey could miss the start of the 2025-26 season after the Memphis Grizzlies rookie center had surgery Tuesday on his left ankle. Edey needed the procedure to repair and restabilize his ankle after spraining it again during offseason training last week. The Grizzlies said the 7-foot-3 Canadian would be evaluated again in four months, which is less than two weeks before the 2025-26 season opens Oct. 21. The two-time national player of the year at Purdue missed 12 games early in the season because of a sprained left ankle. He went on to play in 66 games, making 55 starts, and averaged 9.2 points and a rookie-leading 8.3 rebounds. He was voted to the All-Rookie first team. ___ AP NBA:
Washington Post
4 days ago
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Grizzlies' Zach Edey will have surgery after re-spraining his left ankle
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey has sprained his left ankle again and the team said Saturday that the All-Rookie team selection will need surgery. The Grizzlies said the 7-foot-3 Edey was working out this week when he injured the ankle again. Imaging revealed excessive ligamentous laxity, which will be addressed with surgery that will also restabilize his ankle.
