Memphis Grizzlies recruit heart Zach Edey out through the second half of Sunday’s win over the guests Denver Nuggets on account of an harm to his left ankle.
Edey, the ninth general choose in June’s NBA draft, initially injured his ankle through the first half earlier than re-aggravating it after halftime. He left with Memphis up 80-62 with 1:10 left within the third quarter and did not return.
Edey completed with 7 factors, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and a couple of blocked pictures in 14 minutes coming off the bench because the Grizzlies received 105-90.
The previous Purdue star is averaging 11.1 factors, 6.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 20.1 minutes over 14 video games (9 begins) for Memphis.
The severity of Edey’s harm was not but recognized. Edey, who stands 7-foot-4, has beforehand suffered from ankle issues throughout NBA summer season league video games.
Memphis is already taking part in with no star guard Ja Morantwho stays out on account of a hip harm he suffered on November 6. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins mentioned Morant might be re-evaluated Monday.
Memphis hosts Denver once more on Tuesday.
