Damichael Cole

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Damichael Cole

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey injured his left ankle this week and will need surgery, the team announced on June 7. Edey injured his ankle during an offseason training session. The Grizzlies did not offer a timeline, but the injury is expected to keep Edey out through the beginning of the 2025-26 season. Ankle injuries have been an recurring issue for Edey since entering the NBA. He first injured his left ankle while playing summer league in July 2024.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Damichael Cole

Ja Morant's progress has stalled since his Most Improved Player award in 2022. Injuries and a suspension limited Morant to 59 games the past two seasons combined, impacting his ranking among point guards. Ja Morant was riding the high of a breakout 2021-22 season. The Memphis Grizzlies' star was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player after leading the team to a franchise record-tying 56 wins and a No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. All of this was accomplished in just his third NBA season.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Damichael Cole

Cam Spencer's shooting ability and "dog" mentality are valued by the Grizzlies. Summer league will be a key proving ground for Spencer's development. The May accolades started to accumulate, a sign the Memphis Grizzlies put together another strong NBA draft class the prior summer. Jaylen Wells and Zach Edey both finished in the top five in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting, and both were named first-team All-Rookie.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Damichael Cole

Memphis is expected to utilize the "room mid-level exception," estimated to be about $9 million, to target free agents. The team seeks a backup shooting guard who can consistently make 3-pointers, potentially replacing Luke Kennard. NBA free agency is still a month away, but the pieces are aligning for the Memphis Grizzlies. A Jaren Jackson Jr. contract extension remains a top priority, but that’s just one of many moves Memphis can make to solidify its positioning next season.

1 month ago | commercialappeal.com | Damichael Cole

The Memphis Grizzlies, known for their young core, are likely to shift their roster-building strategy from focusing on the NBA draft to other avenues. The Grizzlies currently hold two second-round picks (48th and 56th overall) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The team may target wing players to bolster depth behind Desmond Bane and Jaylen Wells. So much talk about the Memphis Grizzlies' roster has been centered on youth the past five years. In 2021-22, they were viewed as one of the NBA’s best young groups.