Zach Edey has undergone successful surgery to address laxity in his left ankle, dealing another injury blow to the "Memphis Grizzlies" before the 2025-26 season even begins. The team announced that the center will be reevaluated in four months, though they expect him to make a full recovery.
The timing couldn't be worse for a franchise that has seen consecutive seasons derailed by health issues.
"We're cursed bro 💔," lamented one concerned Grizzlies supporter on social media following the announcement.
The news triggered immediate flashbacks for fans who've grown accustomed to medical updates leading to extended absences. One fan predicted a familiar pattern: "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."
Not everyone shares the doom and gloom perspective, though. Some supporters pointed out that with the surgery occurring on October 10th, weeks before the season tips off, Edey "shouldn't miss too much" time.
Interestingly, one fan highlighted Brandon Clarke as a potential silver lining, noting: "When Brandon Clarke was on the court last season the Grizzlies offensive rating was 131 and his net rating of +19 was outstanding. Don't overthink things... start BC and sign a veteran 5 with size."
The bigger concern might be Edey's rehabilitation process. Will the 7-footer, who was already facing questions about mobility, recover his full range of motion after ankle surgery? And how will missing training camp impact his development?
For now, Grizzlies fans can only wait and hope that this latest setback doesn't foreshadow another frustrating campaign.
