One of the key offseason storylines for the Grizzlies was the injuries to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey. Just hours after receiving a five-year $240 million extension from the Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a right turf toe injury, which ended up requiring surgery. Zach Edey also underwent surgery after re-injuring his left ankle during an offseason workout.
To make matters worse, Brandon Clarke recently underwent surgery to address knee synovitis. Clarke is not expected to be reevaluated until early November. While Jackson Jr. and Edey should still be available for most of the season, the Grizzlies' frontcourt depth will be thin to start the season.