Overview
- Team doctors and reporters said Monday that Edey has been medically cleared for full‑speed, full‑court activity and the Grizzlies expect him to be ready for the October 21 season opener while limiting his preseason minutes.
- Edey missed most of last season after two left‑ankle procedures, played 11 games in 2025–26 and produced strong per‑minute numbers that materially improved Memphis’s results when he was on the floor.
- General manager Zach Kleiman used media day to frame a roster reset after trading Ja Morant, saying the organization needed to 'pick a lane' about its future direction.
- The team faces other availability concerns because Micah Peavy is sidelined with a turned ankle and second‑round pick Richie Saunders remains unsigned while rehabbing an ACL.
- If Edey stays healthy his return could steady the Grizzlies’ rotation with Cameron Boozer and Cedric Coward, but expect close monitoring of his minutes and possible roster moves if Peavy and Saunders are delayed.