Memphis Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey is close to a return. Edey has missed the past five games while dealing with an ankle injury. The injury was suffered against the Denver Nuggets on Nov. 17. Before the injury, Edey had four consecutive games with at least double figures in scoring and at least three offensive rebounds.

The Memphis Grizzlies are no strangers when it comes to injuries. Last season, the team set an NBA record for most players used in a season because of all the i

Rookie Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey was not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Edey was replaced in the starting lineup with Brandon Clarke. Edey started the first nine Grizzlies regular season games this season. He also came off the bench in one of the five preseason games.