Zach Edey moved from out to day-to-day on Saturday with a left ankle issue, and the injury report lists Nov. 14 as his expected return date. The Grizzlies host the Nets tonight at 8:00 PM ET, and his availability for that game is not announced.
What happened
The Grizzlies center was upgraded from out to day-to-day in the injury report posted Saturday at 10:23 AM ET. The designation is ankle, leg, left. He had been listed as out on Thursday, Nov. 12. The report's comment says Edey would not play in Friday's game against the Pelicans because of left ankle injury management. The report gives an expected return of Nov. 14, which is today. This is a recurring entry. He was day-to-day on Sept. 6, cleared Oct. 7, listed out Oct. 24, moved to day-to-day on Oct. 26 and cleared that same day. No further detail on the injury has been announced.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis hosts the Nets tonight at 8:00 PM ET. The Grizzlies are 8-4, sixth in the standings, and riding a one-game winning streak. Edey is averaging 7.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 20.7 minutes over 10 games. Memphis is 6-4 with him and 2-0 without him. In those two games, Cameron Boozer averaged 31.7 minutes and 15.6 points, and Ty Jerome 30.5 minutes and 25.4 points. Cedric Coward (28.4 minutes), Jaylen Wells (27.2) and Jerami Grant (23.8) also carried heavy loads. Isaiah Stewart averaged 18.5 minutes and 10.9 points. Quinten Post is day-to-day with a concussion. Richie Saunders and Scotty Pippen Jr. are both out.
What to watch
The next update is the team's injury report ahead of tonight's tip against the Nets. The report lists an expected return of Nov. 14, but whether Edey plays is not announced. Watch whether his status holds at day-to-day or changes before the 8:00 PM ET start. Watch also whether Post, who is day-to-day with a concussion, is cleared. If Edey sits again, expect Memphis to lean on the same group that went 2-0 without him. His ankle has now cost him time more than once this season.
Is Zach Edey playing vs the Nets?
Not announced. He is listed as day-to-day with a left ankle issue, upgraded from out, and the injury report gives an expected return of Nov. 14. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday.
When will Zach Edey be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 14, the day of the Nets game. The team has not announced anything beyond his day-to-day status.