Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Eadie will be out longer.
The Grizzlies announced Sunday that Eddie will undergo surgery to repair a long-term injury to his left ankle. Although the regular season is coming to an end, the team has not provided a timetable for his recovery. The Grizzlies have just 23 games remaining on their schedule after Sunday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, so Eddy’s latest loss could sideline him for the remainder of the season.
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He has been sidelined since the team’s Dec. 7 win over the Portland Trail Blazers after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left ankle. and missed the start of the season as a result.
The team said Sunday that despite Eady’s continued discomfort, the lateral ligaments in his ankle remain stable and that the surgery will “strengthen the medial ligament complex and accelerate bone healing.”
Eddie averaged 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game this season, which ranked second in the league. The former Purdue star was selected with the No. 9 overall pick in 2024. However, Eddie has only played in 11 games this season and has also missed time with a head injury.
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Memphis also announced that Brandon Clarke will miss at least two weeks with a calf strain. Clark has not played since Dec. 20 due to injury.
The Grizzlies will enter Sunday’s game at Gambridge Arena with a 22-36 record. They have also lost seven of their past nine games and are currently trying to miss the playoffs this season, which is the first full season under head coach Tuomas Iisalo.
