Zach Edey has undergone successful surgery to address laxity in his left ankle, dealing another injury blow to the "Memphis Grizzlies." The team announced that their center will be reevaluated in four months but is expected to make a full recovery.
The news has immediately triggered concern among Grizzlies supporters, who have witnessed their team's fortunes derailed by injuries over the past two seasons.
"We're cursed bro 💔," one dismayed fan commented after learning about Edey's situation.
This setback comes before the 2025-26 NBA season has even begun, continuing what seems like an unfortunate pattern for the franchise. Another fan referenced the team's history with injury announcements, suggesting a familiar scenario might unfold.
"Flash forward to 6 months from now... 'The following medical update says Edey is progressing and there is no timetable on his return.' We have seen this same story 1000 times," the fan predicted.
Not everyone shared the pessimistic outlook, though. Some supporters pointed out that the October 10th surgery date means Edey "shouldn't miss too much" of the upcoming season.
However, questions remain about how the injury might affect the big man's mobility. One particularly worried fan noted: "Ankle surgery for someone who was already big and slow isn't good." The same supporter advocated for Brandon Clarke to start, highlighting Clarke's impressive offensive rating of 131 and net rating of +19 when on the court last season.
While the four-month reevaluation timeline suggests Edey could return during the season, his participation in training camp appears unlikely. Will the "Grizzlies" look to sign additional frontcourt help in the meantime? The recovery clock is now ticking for the young center.
