The Grizzlies' season-opening victory over the New Orleans Pelicans showed positive signs for a team missing five rotational-type players, especially in the second half. However, one stat that stood out was their losing the rebounding battle to a team that many don't consider a good rebounding team.
Grizzlies starting center Zach Edey underwent offseason surgery to address laxity in his left ankle, and his return timeline reached the two-to-five week mark on October 24th. Top reserve big man Brandon Clarke underwent surgery to address knee synovitis on September 29th, and his timeline to be reevaluated will be around the week of November 10th.