Zach Edey's 2027-28 option is picked up as Grizzlies ramp his minutes back up
The Grizzlies exercised their 2027-28 option on Zach Edey on October 20, per a league transactions report. The 7-4 center is off the injury report after a left ankle issue kept him day-to-day in September, and he logged 20.7 minutes in a win over Charlotte on October 16. He is entering his third season with Memphis.
By the Grizzlies Nightly Desk · updated 10 h ago01The story of the nightWhere Edey stands in OctoberEdey was listed day-to-day with a left ankle injury on September 6 and was cleared on October 7.
Edey was listed day-to-day with a left ankle injury on September 6 and was cleared on October 7. His preseason minutes have climbed since. He did not play against Atlanta on October 5, went 10.1 minutes against Orlando in a loss, then 16.2 minutes against Chicago and 20.7 minutes against Charlotte, both wins. In that Charlotte game he put up 9 points and 6 rebounds with a plus-minus of 23.0. Memphis exercised its 2027-28 option on him and on Coward on October 20, locking in his deal for another year.
02What last season showed in 11 gamesEdey played only 11 games for Memphis last season, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 25.8 minutes.
Edey played only 11 games for Memphis last season, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 25.8 minutes. He shot 63.3 percent from the field and 78.1 percent from the line, with a true shooting mark of 66.9 and a plus-minus of 10.3. His best stretch came in late November and early December. He scored 32 points with 17 rebounds against Sacramento on November 30 and grabbed 19 boards against the Clippers two nights earlier. He had 19 points and 15 rebounds in a loss to San Antonio on December 2.
Edey13.6 ppg
Reid13.6 ppg
