Edey, Suggs & Black's status revealed ahead of Grizzlies-Magic: Injuries, Odds, How to Watch

A full preview of Wednesday night's preseason showdown in Memphis. Will the big man in the middle play?

Feb 21, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) during the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey has not suit up for a basketball game since early December. However, the big man, who showed a whole lot when he did play, will be available to play on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic.

In just 11 games played last season, Edey averaged 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks, converting on 63.3 percent of his shot attempts and 78.1 percent of his free throws.

Edey has undergone two different left ankle procedures since he was selected No. 9 in the 2024 NBA Draft.

For the Magic, guards Jalen Suggs (illness) and Anthony Black (ankle), as well as forwards Noah Penda (hamstring) and Jonathan Isaac (personal) will all be sitting out the game.

Here's the rest of the game preview and injury report:

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Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:00 p.m. CST, FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee

TV: DAZN (Memphis, Orlando)

Radio: 92.9 FM ESPN Radio (Memphis), 96.9 FM The Game, Magic Radio Network (Orlando)

VITALS: The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic will face off for a preseason bout. The two teams split their season series against each other last season. The Grizzlies are 32-27 all-time in the regular season against the Orlando Magic, including 22-8 at home and 10-19 on the road. Memphis is rebuilding around Cameron Boozer, while the Magic are hoping to have better health this season from Franz Wagner.

PROJECTED STARTERS

GRIZZLIES

G Ty Jerome

G Cedric Coward

C Zach Edey

F Jaylen Wells

F Cameron Boozer

MAGIC

G Jase Richardson

G Desmond Bane

C Wendell Carter Jr.

F Franz Wagner

F Paolo Banchero

INJURY REPORT

GRIZZLIES

Zach Edey: Available - Ankle

Isaiah Stewart: Out - Ankle

Micah Peavy: Questionable - Ankle

Javon Small: Active - (Two-Way)

Jahmai Mashack: Active - (Two-Way)

Carson Cooper: Active - (Two-Way)

MAGIC

Jalen Suggs: Out - Illness

Noah Penda: Out - Hamstring

Anthony Black: Out - Ankle

Jonathan Isaac: Out - Personal Reasons

Alex Morales: Active - (Two-Way)

Colin Castleton: Active - (Two-Way)

Izaiyah Nelson: Out - Ankle (Two-Way)

Betting Lines (via FanDuel Sportsbook)

Spread: Grizzlies +1.5 (-106), Magic -1.5 (-114)

Moneyline: Grizzlies +100, Magic -122

Total points scored: 234.5 (over -110, under -110)

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QUOTABLE

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ty Jerome after preseason game vs. Atlanta Hawks: "After the first few minutes we started playing with much better pace. Getting some stops helped us so we could get out and run a little more. We did a good job of playing fast, finding the matchups we like, spread the ball, everyone got some shots, we looked all right."

"We want to try to get down the court fast. That doesn't mean force a fast shot, but you know, you see what you like and then play different actions as fast as possible too."

"That was an emphasis of training camp, run the floor, getting up and down, everyone being aggressive but trying to get good shots and taking care of the ball. We had some sloppy possessions here and there, myself included, and I think we'll fix that as we keep going."

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Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Memphis Grizzlies On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket

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