On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies gave updates for center Zach Edey and forward Brandon Clarke:
Edey, 23, will undergo surgery to resolve ongoing discomfort and talar bone stress in his left ankle.
The second-year center originally underwent surgery on June 10 to address laxity in and re-stabilize the lateral ankle joint. Based on the unanimous opinion of consulting expert physicians, Edey’s lateral ligaments remain stable post-surgery, with ongoing discomfort and talar bone stress being driven by progressive laxity of the deltoid (medial) ligaments.
According to the team, the upcoming procedure will reinforce the medial ligament complex and accelerate bone healing.
Edey is expected to make a full recovery, and a timeline will be provided following the surgery.
This season, Edey played only 11 games for the Grizzlies.
Update on Clarke:
Clarke, 29, continues to progress in his rehabilitation from a right calf strain sustained on Dec. 20 but will require additional rehabilitation for the strain to fully resolve before advancing to the next step of his return-to-play process.
The six-year veteran will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks, and further updates will be provided as appropriate.
