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Zach Edey Charged With Reckless Driving As He Recovers From Ankle Surgery

The Memphis Grizzlies center faces a June 23 misdemeanor hearing after being stopped for speeding in Indiana

Apr 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) grabs a rebound over Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) reacts with guard Ja Morant (12) during a game.

Overview

  • On May 1, an Indiana State Police trooper stopped Edey for driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone on State Road 25 near West Point
  • He faces misdemeanor reckless driving and speeding charges and is scheduled to appear before Judge Michael A. Morrissey on June 23 in Tippecanoe County
  • After re-spraining his left ankle in offseason training, Edey underwent surgery on June 10 and is likely to miss the start of the 2025–26 NBA season
  • In his rookie year with the Memphis Grizzlies, Edey averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game and earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors
  • A former two-time Wooden Award winner at Purdue, Edey was selected ninth overall in the 2024 NBA draft by the Grizzlies