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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · 6 h ago
  • Zach Edey did not play against Sacramento. No reason was given. at 8:40
  • Isaiah Stewart started in place of Edey against Sacramento and had 13 points and five rebounds in 22 minutes. at 10:57
  • Tuomas Iisalo (reported): The host relays that Iisalo said last season that one of the team's biggest problems was not having Edey, because the center spot was so important to his system. at 8:47
  • The host says that when the Warriors tested Memphis physically, Stewart, Jerome and Edey pushed back. In his opinion, this team is tougher than last year's. at 3:17

  “The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a 3-0 start for the third time in franchise history” · listen ↗

• X Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) · Report · 16 h ago

  Grizzlies looking to get off to a 3-0 start. With Zach Edey out, Isaiah Stewart is drawing the start at center. Live updates throughout the game here:

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• ESPN ESPN · Report · 40 h ago

  Edey has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Sacramento due to left ankle injury management.

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• Bluesky @chrisherrington.bsky.social · Report · 40 h ago

  Grizzlies injury report for Sunday at n Sacramento: Cedric Coward updated to questionable with his wrist sprain. Zach Edey out for injury management.

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• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Zach Edey, Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward scored 20 points combined in Ty Jerome's 45-point game.

  “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 4:14 · listen ↗

  also reported by Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Zach Edey (heard 'Zach Eady') played 'like six games' the previous season. He is a Most Improved pick.

  “LIVE From Chicago! | Numbers On The Board” at 18:36 · listen ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · 40 h ago

  Edey posted eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 111-108 victory over the Warriors.

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · 40 h ago
  • Joe Mullinax: Zach Edey played only 22 minutes and Jaylen Wells only 25. The host called the minutes distribution confusing. at 6:18
  • Joe Mullinax: The host says a minutes restriction on Edey is "clearly still in place". This is the host's reading, not a cited team statement. He also says "we knew this was going to happen." at 6:49
  • Joe Mullinax: The host said he was a massive reason for the closing run. at 6:55
  • Joe Mullinax: The host's opinion: Edey needs more than 22 minutes. He is "either cleared or not", and the way Edey was used almost cost Memphis the game. at 8:14

  “Memphis Grizzlies improve to 2-0 after impressive comeback win over Golden State Warriors” · listen ↗

• X Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) · Report · Oct 23

  The Warriors are starting big against the Grizzlies and placing two-way center Graham Ike in the lineup against Zach Edey Steph Curry Brandin Podziemski Yaxel Lendeborg Draymond Green Graham Ike

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · Oct 23
  • DaMichael Cole: The host says Zach Edey was a huge factor in Jerome's game because of hard screens, and he will keep setting them. at 10:51
  • DaMichael Cole: Utah played mostly drop coverage and did not adjust. Its bigs usually stayed home on Edey, which left Jerome floaters and pull-up threes. at 11:45
  • Zach Edey (quoted): Edey quote: Jerome was looking for lobs and trying to involve him, but Utah stayed home and didn't respect the floater, so Edey told him to go get 40. at 12:31
  • Zach Clymer (as heard) (reported): When Memphis drafted Edey, the host recalls the front office Zach Kleiman saying teams would have to adjust to Memphis. The host takes that to mean they won't pull Edey when opponents go small. name not confirmed at 30:33

  “Is Ty Jerome's breakout performance sustainable for Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Cameron Boozer did not have a great game but made an impact with rebounding, playmaking and passing. Host thinks Edey and Boozer playing actions together could open things up.

  “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” at 23:40 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Joe Mullinax: Shot distribution: Jerome took 25 shots and Boozer was next with 15. Coward (6), Wells (10) and Zach Edey (5) took 26 combined. at 6:33
  • Joe Mullinax: Host speculation: Zach Edey perhaps won't play both nights of back-to-backs, including the one this weekend into Monday, which would give Quinten Post minutes. at 17:31

  “Ty Jerome's record-breaking performance powers Memphis past the Utah Jazz on NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 21
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe's bold prediction is that Cameron Boozer makes the All-Star game as a rookie. He conditions it on Boozer getting into a rhythm, and says most people would pick Zach Edey as the Grizzlies' likeliest All-Star if healthy. at 16:23
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael's bold prediction is that Zach Edey finishes top five in Most Improved Player voting. He cites Edey's third year, the better shooting around him, and the coach Tuomas Iisalo emphasizing the center position. He conditions it on Edey looking like last season and acknowledges 'the injury stuff'. name not confirmed at 18:23
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael sees an interior mismatch for Zach Edey at center against Utah. He wants to see how much Edey plays. at 30:17

  “Memphis Grizzlies 2026-2027 NBA season begins - player award preview and final record prediction” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Mismatch host · Analysis · Oct 20 around the league

  Memphis has been good when Zach Edey plays, and he changes things dramatically. The hosts say the team has a plan for when this key player is unavailable, which they say is not always.

  “Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” at 35:05 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 20
  • The host names Edey, Boozer and Coward as being in the starting lineup. at 17:41
  • The host considers the first 10 or 11 in the rotation solid; beyond that some players still need to prove themselves. Quinten Post and Isaiah Stewart back up Edey. at 22:36
  • The host expects opponents to switch everything except Edey late in games, which will make late-game offense hard for a team without experienced shot creators. at 29:29

  “Did the Memphis Grizzlies make the right move by waiving Walter Clayton Jr.?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 19
  • Joe Mullinax: Zach Edey played over 20 minutes in the finale as he continues to ramp up. A rebound figure heard as "9.6 rebounds" is unclear. name not confirmed at 3:50
  • Joe Mullinax: Open questions the host listed: Coward's growth, offensive creativity, whether the defensive energy can be sustained, and Edey's health. at 28:11

  “Memphis Grizzlies preseason finale victory gets overshadowed by GG Jackson trade rumor report” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 6 points · Oct 16
  • Host prediction, hedged with "potentially": Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr and Zach Edey may play in the Hornets finale through the third quarter. at 17:53
  • Zach Edey played 10 minutes in the first preseason game and 16 in the second. The host says he was very rusty in the first game, had highs and lows in the second, and is clearly working his way back. at 22:52
  • The host says Cam Spencer can run the offense next to Pippen, especially with Zach Edey on the floor. He notes Spencer had a game with more than 15 assists last season in that role. at 21:45
  • Locked On top 100 list (reported): On Locked On's top-100 player list, Ty Jerome ranked 91, Cedric Coward 92 and Zach Edey 93. No other Grizzlies made the list. at 5:23
  • Host opinion: at full health, the Grizzlies should be about a top-12 defense, though he wouldn't say top five or top eight. He describes a group with Jaylen Wells, Pippen as the point-of-attack defender and Edey protecting the back end. at 8:16
  • Host analysis: Pippen and Edey grade out well defensively by the numbers. Jaylen Wells is more of an eye-test defender whose numbers haven't graded out well, but the host trusts him on top options. at 7:42

  “Can Memphis Grizzlies surprise doubters” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 15
  • Joe Mullinax: Host mentions the uncertainty around whether Zach Edey stays on the floor. He uses this to argue for keeping Hendricks as big depth. at 7:03
  • Joe Mullinax: Host lists defensive reads Coward needs: knowing where Zach Edey is for weak-side help, where hedges come from, and getting into passing lanes when opponents try to pick on Ty Jerome. at 26:49
  • Joe Mullinax: Host says Zach Edey, Cam Boozer and Ty Jerome won't be enough to reach the play-in. The team needs production from a wing. at 28:06

  “Talking trades and tweaks for the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the start of the NBA season” · listen ↗

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Opinion · Oct 14

  Joe thinks Taylor Hendricks has done enough to make the roster but doesn't want him in the nightly rotation. He sees Hendricks as someone who can eat minutes when Post is out, Edey needs a night off, or Boozer is out.

  “Who will make up the final roster and rotation for the 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies?” at 19:55 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · Oct 13
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe says the bill will eventually come due for Zach Edey and Cam Boozer. He thinks the team is preparing to build around players already in the organization rather than trade for a big fish. at 10:15
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael is 'pretty high' in confidence that, assuming health, the opening-night starters will be Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Cam Boozer and Zach Edey. He calls a change unlikely at this point. at 16:51
  • Tuomas Iisalo (reported): DeMichael relays that coach Tuomas Iisalo has said the one and the five are the two most important positions. DeMichael adds that Jerome has solidified himself as the starting point guard and that both spots are locked down. at 18:25
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe expects Jaylen Wells to get open looks because defenses will collapse on Zach Edey and Boozer. at 21:12

  “Could the Memphis Grizzlies explore keeping Ty Jerome as a long-term option?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 9 points · Oct 12
  • Joe Mullinax: Zach Edey played more minutes against Chicago: 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 turnovers and 3 stocks in 16 minutes. at 9:00
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe says Zach Edey needs to be smarter with the ball and with his position on screens, since offensive fouls count as turnovers. at 9:14
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe's opinion: if Zach Edey can be a dominant defensive force, he is a dark horse for Defensive Player of the Year. Both hosts note the 65-game requirement. at 10:09
  • DaMichael Cole: Cole's analysis: this second game was an improvement for Edey. He is knocking off rust and looked more forceful and less hesitant. at 10:35
  • DaMichael Cole: Cole's analysis: when Edey sets a screen and rolls, the corner defender comes down to help, which opens corner threes. Edey affects games without the ball. at 10:55
  • DaMichael Cole: Cole says Jerome, Boozer and Edey should probably be the team's most impactful players. at 11:29
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe's analysis: Post's play means Memphis does not have to rush Stewart back. He thinks Stewart is the better center, the two bring different things, and he assumes Edey will miss some time at some point. at 20:23
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe calls the backup center a pseudo-starter because of uncertainty around Edey, and says now is the time to have that player out. at 21:50
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe's analysis: Edey playing preseason games suggests things are different this season. He says Edey almost certainly would not have played in the same situation last year. at 32:39

  “Grizzlies enter "Training Camp 2.0" in Memphis with good vibes and questions to answer” · listen ↗

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