Zach Edey underwent successful surgery to address laxity in his left ankle, the "Memphis Grizzlies" announced through their PR department. The center will be sidelined for some time, with reevaluation scheduled in four months.
"Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey underwent successful surgery today to address the laxity in his left ankle and re-stabilize it," the team stated. "Edey will be reevaluated in four months and is expected to make a full recovery."
This news hits particularly hard for "Grizzlies" fans who have watched injury troubles derail their team's previous two seasons. Now, before the 2025-26 campaign even begins, they're facing another setback to a key player.
Fan reactions online have been predictably mixed. Some supporters are already bracing for the worst.
"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," wrote one pessimistic supporter.
Another fan put it more bluntly: "We're cursed bro."
Interestingly, not everyone views this as a disaster. The surgery occurred on October 10th, giving Edey recovery time before the season intensifies. "Shouldn't miss too much," noted one optimistic fan.
The real concern centers on how this might affect a player of Edey's physical profile. One fan highlighted that "ankle surgery for someone who was already big and slow isn't good," suggesting Brandon Clarke might be a better option, citing Clarke's impressive offensive rating of 131 and +19 net rating last season.
While team officials expect Edey to be available when the regular season starts, his participation in training camp remains questionable. Will the big man return at full strength, or is this just the beginning of another injury-plagued season for the "Grizzlies"?
