Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season due to an ankle injury. ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that Edey re-sprained his already-injured ankle and has already undergone surgery to stabilize the injury. Recovery is expected to last beyond the October season debut next year.
ESPN reporting: Memphis Grizzlies All-Rookie center Zach Edey re-sprained his left ankle in an offseason workout this week and will undergo surgery to re-stabilize the ankle. Edey will likely miss the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season. pic.twitter.com/v1jDJ4TU2g
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 7, 2025
The 7’2 rookie played 66 games for Memphis last season, averaging 9.