Grizzlies notebook: Ja’s status, Edey’s nickname and ‘short term’ thinking
The Grizzlies have looked better, especially during their recent 3-1 road trip, but they don’t want to get ahead of themselves. Especially with 60 more games to play.
Topic: Zach Edey
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December 2025
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Zach Edey out with injury, Grizzlies announce
Memphis will have to try to survive without the big man once again. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies also had updates on John Konchar and Javon Small.
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Grizzlies podcast: The Big Zamboni’s giant impact
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s impact, the resurgence of Vince Williams Jr. and the vibes around the franchise after winning three of the last four games.
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Herrington: Zach Edey’s return has changed the Grizzlies. How do they take the next step?
With Zach Edey’s return, the Memphis Grizzlies have overcome backcourt injuries to win with power. It’s not quite what head coach Tuomas Iisalo envisioned.
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November 2025
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Zach Edey has career-high 32 points to lead Grizzlies past Kings
Edey recorded his third double-double of the season in 29 minutes, shooting 16 of 20 from the floor.
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Grizzlies’ Zach Edey ‘questionable’ against New Orleans
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey left Monday’s game against Denver, but not due to injury.
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Herrington: With stars out, Grizzlies supporting cast steadies the ship
Frontcourt fixes, backcourt fixes and writing about yapping. Chris Herrington addresses each of those topics in this week’s Grizzlies column.
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Grizzlies Podcast: When will they win again?
Chris Herrington and guest Keith Parish discuss a chaotic week for the Grizzlies, with the loss of Ja Morant, the return of Zach Edey and the rough fourth-quarter play of Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Herrington: Zach Edey transformed the Grizzlies defense, but without a healthy point guard will it matter?
Amid drama and struggle, there’s some good stuff happening with the Grizzlies, the kind that can pay bigger dividends later if the team can ever keep a real guard or two on the floor. Here are three things Chris Herrington likes this week.
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Ja Morant to return, Zach Edey upgraded for Grizzlies on Saturday
Updates on Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s availability for Saturday’s game in Cleveland.
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Grizzlies podcast: Memphis trending wrong way as Edey returns
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap a disappointing start to the Grizzlies’ road trip and discuss Zach Edey’s imminent return.
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Zach Edey nears return for Grizzlies, Morant questionable Wednesday
Edey, who has not yet played this season following offseason ankle surgery, was upgraded to doubtful on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s game (6:30 p.m. CT) at the Boston Celtics.
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September 2025
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Grizzlies announce injury updates ahead of training camp
The team provided medical updates on Brandon Clarke, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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August 2025
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Grizzlies podcast: Schedule announcement, FedExForum lease discussions
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington analyze the 2025-26 Grizzlies schedule and are joined by Samuel Hardiman to discuss the franchise’s lease situation at FedExForum.
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June 2025
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Grizzlies podcast: Zach Edey will miss the start of the season. What now?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the news Zach Edey will be reevaluated in four months following ankle surgery.
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Herrington: With Edey out, which centers could the Grizzlies target?
Zach Edey has undergone ankle surgery. Which NBA big men might the Memphis Grizzlies consider acquiring this summer?
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Grizzlies’ Zach Edey suffers injury; undergoes surgery
The Grizzlies on Tuesday announced a new medical update for Edey. The team said he will be reevaluated in four months after having surgery Tuesday on his left ankle.
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Herrington: Zach Edey injury adds to already challenging Grizzlies summer
The Memphis Grizzlies now find themselves in the familiar but unwelcome territory of having injury concerns with both their starting and backup centers. But Zach Edey’s injury raises larger concerns.
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May 2025
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Grizzlies’ Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells make NBA All-Rookie First Team
Both players saw increased roles for the Grizzlies as the 2024-25 season moved along.
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April 2025
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Herrington: Wells’ loss, Morant’s grenades and Edey’s reemergence
Whatever happens in the coming weeks, the Memphis Grizzlies will regroup this summer, likely with Zach Edey slotted as a fourth “core” piece alongside the trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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February 2025
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Rising Stars: Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells advance to Sunday’s All-Star game
Jaylen Wells and Zach Edey will play on Sunday in the NBA All-Star tournament after Team C won the Rising Stars event.
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Jackson Jr., Morant carry Grizzlies over Raptors for 10th win in 11 games
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. took over inside Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night, pulling Memphis out of a sluggish start by unleashing a third-quarter flurry in a 138-107 victory over the Raptors.
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January 2025
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Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells selected for Rising Stars game
The showcase of top first- and second-year players and NBA G League standouts will take place at Chase Center in San Francisco in February.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis can answer concerns with win over Houston on Thursday
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Enforcer Edey: Grizzlies win game (and scuffle) against Jazz
Zach Edey isn’t afraid of a fight. He continued to earn the respect of his teammates by defending Ja Morant on Saturday night.
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Grizzlies offense overwhelms Pelicans for fifth straight win
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win. He added a career-high-tying seven assists as he produced yet another piece of evidence in his growing case as one of the league’s best players.
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Jackson, Kennard lead Grizzlies over Pelicans
Box score: Grizzlies 139, Pelicans 126
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