Memphis center Zach Edey was ruled out for Sunday's game at the Kings with a left ankle issue. The injury report lists Oct. 26 as his expected return.
What happened
The Grizzlies' injury report of Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8:11 p.m. ET lists Zach Edey as out with a left ankle issue, also described as a leg injury. He had no status on the report before this entry. Edey was cleared from day-to-day on Oct. 7 after being listed with the same ankle and leg designation on Sept. 6. The report's comment recaps Friday's 111-108 win over the Warriors. Edey had eight points on 4-for-6 shooting, 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 22 minutes. The report gives Oct. 26 as his expected return.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis plays at the Kings on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 9 p.m. ET, without Edey. The Grizzlies are 2-0, in fifth place and on a two-game winning streak. Edey is averaging 7.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.8 minutes over two games this season. Last season he averaged 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds in 25.8 minutes over 11 games. Memphis has not played without him this season, so there is no record to compare. Cameron Boozer (35.3 minutes), Ty Jerome (31.6) and Cedric Coward (27.8) carry the heaviest rotation minutes without him. Coward is listed day-to-day with a left wrist issue.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Edey's status changes before the Grizzlies' following game. The report lists Oct. 26 as his expected return. Which game that would be has not been announced. Memphis takes a 2-0 record into Sacramento on Sunday night. Coward's wrist status is the other item to track, since he is part of the rotation that absorbs Edey's minutes.
Is Zach Edey playing at the Kings?
No. The Grizzlies' injury report lists Edey as out for Sunday's game at the Kings, which tips at 9 p.m. ET, because of a left ankle issue.
When will Zach Edey be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 26 as his expected return. The game he would return for has not been announced.