Zach Edey, center for the Memphis Grizzlies, will undergo surgery after suffering a second sprain on his left ankle during offseason workouts this week, as confirmed by the team. Although the organization did not provide a specific timeline for Edey’s recovery, ESPN’s Shams Charania indicated that he is “likely” to miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season.

“After consulting with the Grizzlies and multiple specialists, we decided this is the best approach for Zach long-term as it gets him back to 100% with no limitations,” Edey’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, told ESPN. “He will make a full recovery and be back better than ever.”

Edey initially injured his ankle in November during a game against the Denver Nuggets, causing him to miss 12 games.

In the 2024 NBA Draft, the two-time Naismith Player of the Year from Purdue was selected 9th overall by the Grizzlies. In his rookie season, he averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks across 66 games.

Edey played in all four of Memphis’ playoff losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder and averaged 6.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks in 27 minutes per game.