NBA Fans React to Zach Edey Injury News Before Grizzlies-Kings

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced their injury report against the Sacramento Kings

Dec 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) and Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) battle for a rebound during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

After being what many thought was a reach with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Memphis Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey has impressed to start his NBA career after a historic collegiate career. In 20 games this season, Edey has 14 starts and is averaging 11.3 points and 8.0 rebounds while having himself well in the race for Rookie of the Year.

The unfortunate case for Edey has been injuries, as he missed a stretch of 12 games earlier this season after getting injured in a November 17th contest against the Denver Nuggets and has missed the past two games for Memphis after sustaining a concussion against the New Orleans Pelicans.

🚨WOW:

Zach Edey was HIT by Yves Missi in the head while he was boxing him out, seemingly the culprit in giving Edey a BLACK EYE and CONCUSSION😳

After hitting him in the head, Missi states Edey down???

This play wasn’t even reviewed… unbelievable🤦‍♂️ https://t.co/4C65m4bptL pic.twitter.com/kC9aGdtSzp

— EdeyMuse (@EdeyMuse) December 30, 2024

With the Grizzlies continuing their five-game road trip on Friday with their game in Sacramento against the Kings, a recent injury report indicates Edey could return from his two-game absence.

Memphis upgraded Edey to questionable, and NBA fans shared their reaction to this injury news on social media ahead of the Friday night contest between the Western Conference opponents.

Status Report: @memgrizz at @SacramentoKings, January 3: pic.twitter.com/DkXsn8LUhU

— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) January 3, 2025

"ZEDEY AND BC BACK WE ARE BACK LFG," an enthused Grizzlies fan commented.

"That's a little better, I guess," a cautiously optimistic fan said.

"WE BACKKKKZ," another excited Grizzlies fan stated.

"Knew that ‘questionable’ care package was landing," a fan replied.

Dec 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) in the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. | Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

If Edey is able to play, he'll be matched up against Sacramento Kings star big Domantas Sabonis. In 31 games this season, Sabonis is averaging 20.6 points and 13.8 rebounds per contest. Additionally, since joining Sacramento, Sabonis has averaged 15.9 points and 15.8 rebounds in eight contests against the Grizzlies.

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