Overview
- Edey was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left ankle and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, a timeline that projects an absence of about 15 games starting Friday versus the Jazz.
- The injury involves the same ankle that required offseason surgery, which had already kept him out of the first 13 games this season.
- Memphis plans to elevate Jock Landale into the starting role at center, with Jaren Jackson Jr. expected to spend more time anchoring the middle.
- Edey has averaged 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds across 11 games, and the Grizzlies have been about +18 points per 100 possessions with him on the floor.
- Additional updates include Ja Morant nearing a return from a calf strain and listed as questionable for Friday, John Konchar headed for thumb surgery, and rookie Javon Small progressing toward a three-to-five week return.