The Memphis Grizzlies are close to returning

November 30, 2024

Memphis Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey is close to returning. Edey has missed the last five games with an ankle injury.

He suffered the injury on November 17th against the Denver Nuggets. Before the injury, Edey played four straight games with at least double-digit points and at least three offensive rebounds.

When Edey was active, the Grizzlies (12-7) were one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the NBA.

“With Zach, I think probably the end of the week or the middle of next week,” coach Taylor Jenkins said before Friday’s game against New Orleans. “We’re starting to get him a little bit stronger on the pitch, so we’re hoping it’s more short-term.”

Edey is averaging 11.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. He was drafted in the first round with the No. 9 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

After Friday, the Grizzlies play at home against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday (2:30 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network).

The schedule will see an uptick in competition next week, so Edey’s possible return is timely. Memphis plays last season’s conference champions – the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics – on Tuesday and Saturday, respectively. Between these away games on Thursday there will also be a home game against a top-class Sacramento Kings team.

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