Zach Edey's statistics are trending downward. Here are some reasons why, and how they figure into the Memphis Grizzlies' plans.
To start the 2024-25 season, it seemed as if, regardless of the talent on their roster, the Memphis Grizzlies could've seen their season derailed by injuries. While their players have combined to miss 208 games this season,
Wells is third in Rookie of the Year odds behind Washington's Alexandre Sarr and San Antonio's Stephon Castle. Miami's Kal'el Ware is fourth and Edey is fifth. Wells is averaging 11.8 points and 3.3 rebounds. His scoring puts him slightly above Sarr and Castle, who are each averaging 11.6.
Grizzlies big man Zach Edey shared some insights on in-game coaching and breaking down the rookie wall with some 'hockey' intensity.
Zach Edey didn't break his streak of single-digit scoring games, but he had a solid performance on Wednesday night against the Hornets at FedExForum. The Grizzlies' rookie scored seven points and grabbed six rebounds while repeatedly causing problems on the interior and helping Memphis build a double-digit lead in a game that was never really competitive.
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey left the game in the second quarter and has not returned against the Spurs.
Former Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams has been in Zach Edey's shoes. On Monday, the Houston Rockets big man spoke highly of the Memphis rookie.
Zach Edey drops the hammer, with the Grizzlies center throwing down a monster jam over Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
It took less than a second. Victor Wembanyama, lined up at center court across from the only player in the NBA taller than him per official measur
Zach Edey only played one half against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
Alexandre Sarr, Yves Missi, Stephon Castle, Jaylen Wells, and Zach Edey are all leading the charge to win this year's NBA Rookie of the Year award.
As Jimmy Butler's future in Miami grows more uncertain, Zach Harper explains why NBA trades are so complex these days.