Yahoo Sports Zach Edey injury: Update for Grizzlies rookie after missed Summer League game
Memphis Grizzlies top draft pick Zach Edey missed another game tonight in NBA Summer League, this time for Memphis' game against the Orlando Magic.
Edey, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, last played in the Grizzles' 97-95 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz on July 8. Edey had a big impact in the paint in that one with 14 points on 7-of-12 shooting - including a late tip-in to force overtime - along with 15 rebounds and four blocks. He suffered an ankle injury early on in the game and played through it.
Zach Edey ankle injury: pic.twitter.com/RXGVHKXNSR
— eric (@EricTweetsNBA) July 9, 2024
He's missed the five games since that loss to Utah and was considered day-to-day with the ankle injury. Trey Jemison's been the starter in Edey's place in those missed games.
Team officials say he is expected to return in Summer League for the Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey is out again today at summer league.
He is still expected to return in summer league, per the Grizzlies.— Drew Hill (@DrewHill_DM) July 17, 2024
When do the Memphis Grizzlies play next?
Edey will have one more chance to play in NBA Summer League action. Here's the last game on the schedule for the Grizzlies:
Thursday, July 18 vs. New Orleans Pelicans at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+/NBA TV
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Zach Edey injury update: When will Grizzlies rookie play next?
