If Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart and Vince Williams have recently returned from injury, the infirmary Grizzlies won't stay empty for long. Thus, while Ja Morant still remains away from the courts without being able to train, we learn that it is now Zach Edey which must stop temporarily.
For the Canadian, it is a ankle sprain which prevents him from holding his place on the field and his absence will be counted in weeks, according to his coach Taylor Jenkins. A hard blow for the young interior, who was one of the most prominent rookies at the start of the season (11.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.0 average against in 20 minutes, first as a starter then as a substitute).
Without Zach Edey, drafted as the 9th pick last June, we must therefore expect Jaren Jackson Jr. but also Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke and Jay Huff to redouble their efforts in the paint. Memphiswhich blows hot and cold during this first month of competition. But the various injuries obviously don't help to get going for good…
| Zach Edey | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2024-25 | M.E.M. | 14 | 20 | 61.0 | 60.0 | 66.7 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 6.9 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 11.1 |
| Total | 14 | 20 | 61.0 | 60.0 | 66.7 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 6.9 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 11.1 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
