Summary
The Memphis Grizzlies will begin the 2025-26 NBA season without three important players. Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey are all recovering from injuries and could miss the start of the season. The team made the playoffs last year but faces challenges in the new season in a competitive Western Conference.
Key Facts
- Brandon Clarke needs knee surgery and will be reassessed in six weeks.
- Clarke only played six games in the 2023-24 season due to an Achilles injury.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is recovering from offseason turf toe surgery and may miss the start of the season.
- Jackson recently signed a five-year, $240 million contract extension.
- Zach Edey had ankle surgery and may be out for six to nine weeks, potentially until December.
- The Grizzlies made the playoffs last season but were eliminated in the first round.
