Grizzlies Wrap Zach Edey in Bubble Wrap for Sunday
Underdog NBA reported: 'Zach Edey (injury management) ruled out for Sunday.'
The are already wrapping in bubble wrap, ruling the 7-foot-4 center out for Sunday under the dreaded "injury management" tag.
If you were hoping to see the big man log heavy weekend minutes, or if you had him penciled into a DFS lineup, you are officially out of luck. Memphis is playing the long game with their center, and Underdog NBA confirmed he will be in street clothes to close out the week.
You cannot really blame the for being paranoid. Edey only managed 11 regular-season games last year before a stress reaction in his left ankle required offseason surgery. When he actually played, he was a walking double-double, averaging 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds.
But having a 7-foot-4 guy with a history of foot and ankle problems is like owning a vintage sports car. You do not just take it out for a grocery run on a random Sunday. You keep it in the garage until the conditions are absolutely perfect.
For bettors and fantasy managers, this is the new reality. You have to check the Memphis injury report like it is the morning weather forecast. Missing Edey means a massive hole in the paint for opponents to exploit on the glass, which completely shifts the rebounding props for whoever the are playing.
Expect Memphis to keep treating Edey's left ankle like a state secret. He will likely be back in the rotation next week, but until he proves he can handle a full NBA schedule, these scheduled rest days are going to be a regular feature.