Memphis center Zach Edey was ruled out for Saturday's game against Brooklyn, a downgrade from day-to-day. The Grizzlies are short-handed up front and on the wing, with five other players on the report.
What happened
The Grizzlies listed Zach Edey as out with a left ankle injury on Saturday at 7:48 PM ET, 12 minutes before tip against the Nets. He had been day-to-day earlier in the day after being listed out on Thursday. The report's comment still describes him as questionable for the Brooklyn game, which does not match the out status. The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 16. This is the same ankle designation that kept him out on Oct. 24 and was downgraded to day-to-day on Oct. 26.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis is 8-4, sixth in the standings and on a one-game winning streak, and it hosts Brooklyn at 8:00 PM ET. Edey, 24, averages 7.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 20.7 minutes over 10 games this season. The Grizzlies are 6-4 with him and 2-0 without him. In those games without him, Cameron Boozer played 31.7 minutes, Cedric Coward 28.4, Jaylen Wells 27.2, Cam Spencer 19.8, Javon Small 19.0 and Isaiah Stewart 18.5. Ty Jerome (30.5 minutes, 25.4 points in those games) and Jerami Grant (23.8 minutes) are also out, along with Scotty Pippen Jr., Richie Saunders and Quinten Post.
What to watch
The report lists Nov. 16 as Edey's expected return. No further timeline has been announced. Watch the next injury report to see whether his status moves back to day-to-day or he is cleared. Memphis also has Jerome, Grant, Pippen, Saunders and Post on the report, so the rotation may stay thin beyond Saturday. Edey has gone from out to day-to-day and back to out within three days, so the next update matters.
Is Zach Edey playing vs the Nets?
No. The Grizzlies listed Edey as out with a left ankle injury at 7:48 PM ET on Saturday, ahead of the 8:00 PM ET game against Brooklyn. The report's comment still calls him questionable.
When will Zach Edey be back?
The report lists Nov. 16 as his expected return. No other timeline has been announced, and his status will be updated on the next injury report.