The Grizzlies cleared center Zach Edey on Wednesday, lifting the day-to-day tag he had carried since Sep. 6. He is available for Memphis' season opener against the Magic at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday.
What happened
The Grizzlies' injury report moved center Zach Edey from day-to-day to cleared at 6:38 p.m. ET Wednesday. He had carried the day-to-day tag since Sep. 6, when the report listed him with an ankle issue on his left leg. The report added no further comment on Wednesday's update, and Memphis has not announced an expected return date beyond the clearance itself. Edey, 24, is now available for the Grizzlies' season opener against the Magic the same night.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Edey's clearance means Memphis opens the 2026-27 season at full strength up front against the Magic on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, with the team at 0-0. Last season he averaged 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds in 25.8 minutes over 11 games. When he was sidelined, the Grizzlies leaned on Jaren Jackson Jr., who logged 30.7 minutes and 19.2 points, and Santi Aldama, who played 27.9 minutes and scored 14.0 points, along with Toby Okani at 36.2 minutes and 10.0 points. The 2026-27 season has not started, so there is no record to compare with Edey in or out of the lineup.
What to watch
The Grizzlies have not announced an expected return date, since Edey is already off the injury report as of Wednesday's clearance. Memphis will issue its next injury report ahead of its coming games. Two teammates remain day-to-day: Micah Peavy with an ankle issue and Isaiah Stewart with a left ankle issue. Their next reports will show whether either is available alongside Edey.
Is Zach Edey playing vs Magic?
Yes. The Grizzlies' injury report cleared Edey on Wednesday, and he is available for the season opener against the Magic at 8 p.m. ET.
When will Zach Edey be back?
He is already back. The report moved him from day-to-day to cleared on Wednesday, and no further absence is listed.