Tuomas Iisalo of the Grizzlies gives positive information about the ‘spri’ Zach Edei
Fans looking for any positive signs from The Memphis Grizzlies were left with only silver on Veterans Day. A 133-120 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden was a pretty sour bite for the Big Apple, as injury update on Brandon Clark. however, Tuomas Iisalo has provided a positive update on Zach Edey.
The the head coach came to life when Mike Wallace of Grind City Media asked him about Edei.
“Getting positive feedback,” Iisalo said. “I’ve seen some of those practices myself, group play live. (Edei) looks very lively. He’s moving well. He’s improved his movement skills. Obviously, he’s still not 100% or he would be playing. He’s getting there, making great progress. It’s a testament to our medical team and Zach’s really great commitment throughout this whole process.”
Describing the Canadian as “fit” might be a stretch even at 100%, but comments suggest Edei, a 7-foot-4 two-time National College Player of the Year, is stepping up more intense game-simulating drills. The Purdue alum has been going back and forth between the Grizzlies and the G-League Hustle for the past week.
Named to the All-Rookie First Team last season, Edei was ruled out of surgery in June due to “excessive ligament laxity” in his left ankle. Beall Street’s most loyal basketball soldiers are hoping their ninth-round pick is ready to go to war with Ja Morant before Thanksgiving. Next up are trips to see the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs.
Without Eddie, the Grizzlies fell to 4-8 on the season. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson with 32 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, could not be stopped. Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double with 21 points and 13 boards as New York built a 28-point lead. Ja Morant paced Memphis with 16 points and 10 assists, but the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome 22 turnovers. Rebounds were equal (44), but the Knicks used twice as many (10-5) offensive chances. That’s just one area where an “imposing” Edea would help.
2025-11-12 03:33:00
