MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES MEDICAL UPDATE
Memphis, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the following medical updates for center Zach Edey and forward Brandon Clarke:
Zach Edey will undergo surgery to resolve ongoing discomfort and talar bone stress in his left ankle. Edey 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. 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.
Brandon Clarke 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.
Clarke will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks, and further updates will be provided as appropriate.