"The 7-foot-3 Edey has been sidelined since Dec. 7 because of a stress reaction in his ankle. He is averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over 11 games in his second season. Edey's operation is expected to address ongoing discomfort and bone stress, according to the team."
"The 23-year-old Edey, a two-time AP National Player of the Year at Purdue, missed 12 games early in his rookie season because of a sprained left ankle. He also had surgery on his left ankle in June after he was voted to the All-Rookie first team."
Zach Edey, the 7-foot-3 center for the Memphis Grizzlies, will undergo surgery on his left ankle after being sidelined since December 7 due to a stress reaction. The 23-year-old has been averaging 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds across 11 games in his second season. This marks his second ankle surgery in six months, following a procedure in June after his All-Rookie first team selection. Edey previously missed 12 games during his rookie season with a sprained left ankle. The Grizzlies expect full recovery, with a timeline to be announced post-surgery. Forward Brandon Clarke also remains out with a strained right calf, scheduled for re-evaluation in two weeks.
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