<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-zach-edey-stamp-approval-tuomas-iisalo-after-taylor-jenkins-slight');   ga('set', 'title', 'Grizzlies’ Zach Edey gets stamp of approval from Tuomas Iisalo after Taylor Jenkins slight');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zach-Edey-gets-stamp-of-approval-from-Tuomas-Iisalo-after-Taylor-Jenkins-slight.jpg"></figure><h1>Grizzlies’ Zach Edey gets stamp of approval from Tuomas Iisalo after Taylor Jenkins slight</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-02T20:02:23-07:00">April 2nd, 8:02pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-02T20:02:23-07:00">April 2nd, 8:02pm</time><address><a>Chris Dodson</a>Chris Dodson is a Memphis Grizzlies beat reporter for ClutchPoints who has also covered the New Orleans Pelicans. He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Memphis Grizzlies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-tuomas-iisalo-refreshes-desmond-bane-ja-morant-two-man-game-amid-nba-playoffs-push-point-guard-duty">Memphis Grizzlies needed a refresh</a> after falling down the Western Conference standings in their own wayward version of March Madness. Now <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-ja-morant-accepts-blames-credits-desmond-bane-will-to-win">Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are balancing the ball-handling duties</a> more equitably of late, leaving Jaren Jackson Jr. to do what the Defensive Player of the Year does best. Tuomas Iisalo, who took over the reins after former coach Taylor Jenkins was let go, didn’t mince words when discussing Zach Edey’s impact either.</p><p>The rookie big man, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xIyIdAssbI" rel="noopener">often underutilized or overlooked</a> during Jenkins’ tenure, has emerged as a key piece for a Grizzlies team navigating injuries and a midseason coaching change.</p><p>“(Zach Edey) has actually been a stabilizing force for us here, and it comes at the exact right time with Brandon Clarke out with the injury,” Iisalo said. “He has proven throughout the season that he is very eager to learn new things. He listens, he is very tough, and doesn’t shy away from contact. This is not the first time this season, but it’s great to see him play like this against this caliber of team. We are going to need that going forward.”</p><p>Edey has faced scrutiny for his transition to the pro game, with critics questioning his mobility and fit in a fast-paced league. Under Taylor Jenkins, his minutes fluctuated, and his role often seemed undefined. But Tuomas Iisalo thinks the Purdue alum is ready to anchor the Grizzlies against the league’s elite.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zach-Edey-Santi-Aldama-Grizzlies-rebound.jpg"><figcaption>Petre Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Against <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-stephen-curry-leaves-tuomas-iisalo-ja-morant-shaking-heads-sight-to-behold">Stephen Curry’s “sight to behold” Golden State Warriors</a> (44-31), Zach Edey logged a double-double with 10 points, 16 rebounds, and four blocks battling in the paint against a Warriors squad known for its relentless pace. His physicality and willingness to mix it up inside drew nods of approval from teammates and staff alike.</p><p>“For Zach, the hard part is obvious, but now you know this is the baseline,” Iisalo noted. “This is what we will need in order to compete with the best teams. But everybody in the locker room and on the staff believes that he can take big strides forward. That is what he is doing.”</p><p>Next up is a battle with Bam Adebayo’s Miami Heat (35-41). Eric Spoelstra will surely have a few schemes cooked up to fool the rookie. Then it’s off to the Motor City to see Jalen Duren’s Detroit Pistons (42-33). A rematch against Mark Williams and the Charlotte Hornets (19-57) wraps up a crucial three-game road trip. Coming home to see Rudy Gobert’s Minnesota Timberwolves (44-32) will be no picnic. The last road trip of the season is a one-game jaunt up the mountains to see NBA MVP Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets (47-29).</p><p>A home finale against the Dallas Mavericks (37-39) might bring a reprieve of sorts for the Grizzlies (44-32), but only if Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II sit out. Either way, the 7-foot-4 phenom will have to be on his toes to inch past the regular season finish line fully confident in his postseason abilities. One thing seems clear after three games though: Zach Edey is no longer an afterthought in the game plan.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Grizzlies’ Zach Edey gets stamp of approval from Tuomas Iisalo after Taylor Jenkins slight

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-why-zach-edey-growth-essential-success-after-brandon-clarke-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Zach Edey’s growth essential to Grizzlies’ success after Brandon Clarke injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Why-Zach-Edeys-growth-essential-to-Grizzlies-success-after-Brandon-Clarke-injury.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Zach Edey’s growth essential to Grizzlies’ success after Brandon Clarke injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-24T12:48:44-07:00">March 24th, 12:48pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-24T12:48:44-07:00">March 24th, 12:48pm</time><address><a>Chris Dodson</a>Chris Dodson is a Memphis Grizzlies beat reporter for ClutchPoints who has also covered the New Orleans Pelicans. He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Memphis Grizzlies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s been a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-ja-morant-taylor-jenkins-missing-one-ingredient-complete-recipe-success-western-conference-nba-playoffs">tough 2025 for Ja Morant’s gut-punched Memphis Grizzlies</a> as they keep taking uppercuts to the chin that would make the late George Foreman blush. Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, and Desmond Bane have all spent time on the shelf due to injuries. Taylor Jenkins has been juggling lineups while remaining uncommittal when it comes to dishing out major minutes to anyone. Getting to the NBA Playoffs healthy is more important than having any homecourt advantages. That is why Zach Edey’s growth is essential to the team’s postseason success after Brandon Clarke’s year-ending injury.</p><p>Jenkins, speaking after a 128-108 road loss to the Los Angeles Clippers dropped the Grizzlies (43-28) to fifth place in the NBA Western Conference Playoffs race, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBU05R1WnZM" rel="noopener">backed the rookie big man</a> after a tough night. Specifically, the team’s record-holder in wins highlighted why the Edey-Jackson Jr. pairing should have no problems adjusting to the uptick in shared court time with Clarke sidelined.</p><p>“(The Edey-Jackson Jr. pairing) has been kind of a staple of ours all season long and I wanted to try something different to maybe jumpstart some things,” Jenkins noted. “Obviously, with (Brandon Clarke) being out, we’re still evaluating what’s going on with him so I felt maybe there’s some advantages to be created.”</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey have been engaged all season, building chemistry even when the fans are not in the FedEx Forum. This has encouraged the Grizzlies to give the rookie more on-court time before the NBA Playoffs begin.</p><p>“(Zach Edey) came in and gave us a big spark (against the Clippers),” Jenkins stressed. “It’s kind of a chess match there…but all season long those two guys (have been) anchors for us defensively. Zach has been growing and getting better every single day. The leadership and mentorship that Jaren‘s been showing Zach, I’ve seen so much progress. His adaptability to start, come off the bench, and still make an impact is very impressive for a rookie.”</p><p>It’s not hard to see a franchise cornerstone in the making. Edey is averaging 9.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks on 56.8% shooting from the field (35.6% 3PA). However, the Grizzlies have to see the short-term plateaus that will come into play this spring. Those holes are what Jenkins now must gameplan around more often with Edey in and Clarke out.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jaren-Jackson-Jr.-Zach-Edey-Ja-Morant.jpg"><figcaption>Petre Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Brandon Clarke’s absence leaves a void in Memphis’ frontcourt depth, thrusting the 7-foot-4 Edey into a more prominent role as the regular season nears its close. Selected ninth overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Edey has quickly emerged as a vital piece for the Grizzlies, showcasing a blend of size, skill, and adaptability that has impressed in spurts. In others, well, Edey looks like a rookie still learning the ropes.</p><p>Edey provided a glimpse of his potential, delivering a spark off the bench despite the lopsided scoreline in Los Angeles. The last 10 games of the season will provide a variety of stress tests, some far bigger than Ivica Zubac. A four-game stretch against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors will likely expose every weakness as teams jockey for position. A trip to face Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets is the last road game of the regular season.</p><p>Taylor Jenkins’ decision to experiment with Edey lineups will reflect both the urgency of the moment and the locker room’s confidence in the rookie’s readiness. The towering center, who dominated college basketball at Purdue, has translated his physicality and basketball IQ to the NBA level faster than many anticipated.</p><p>Zach Edey’s partnership with Jaren Jackson Jr. offers a twin-towers dynamic that few teams can match, blending rim protection with offensive versatility. How it all fits will determine whether the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-ja-morant-must-recapture-before-nba-playoffs">Grizzlies keep trophy hunting or start vacations</a> after the first round.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Zach Edey’s growth essential to Grizzlies’ success after Brandon Clarke injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-jaren-jackson-jr-coaching-taylor-jenkins-challenging-zach-edey-nba');   ga('set', 'title', 'How Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. is guiding, Taylor Jenkins ‘challenging’ Zach Edey');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/How-Grizzlies-Jaren-Jackson-Jr.-is-guiding-Taylor-Jenkins-challenging-Zach-Edey.jpg"></figure><h1>How Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. is guiding, Taylor Jenkins ‘challenging’ Zach Edey</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-06T13:02:43-08:00">March 6th, 1:02pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-06T13:02:43-08:00">March 6th, 1:02pm</time><address><a>Chris Dodson</a>Chris Dodson is a Memphis Grizzlies beat reporter for ClutchPoints who has also covered the New Orleans Pelicans. He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Memphis Grizzlies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-news-how-ja-morant-jaren-jackson-jr-desmond-bane-learn-stephen-curry-draymond-green-leadership-blueprint">Memphis Grizzlies have more than a few problems</a> but thankfully a leadership crisis is not on the list. Injuries top the charts as Jaren Jackson Jr., unable to corral rebounds, has taken to coaching up rookie Zach Edey lately. Jackson Jr., a two-time All-NBA Defensive Team selection, has historically anchored Memphis’ top-10 defense. Now the Grizzlies have a 6-foot-10 void to fill but Taylor Jenkins expressed confidence in Edey’s 7-foot-4 frame, citing the rookie’s work ethic and Jackson Jr.’s hands-on mentorship.</p><p>Specifically, Jenkins has been<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUniePd7DzY" rel="noopener"> encouraged by the frontcourt</a>‘s note sharing over the last few days.</p><p>“(This stretch) is going to be important and Jaren has been in (Edey’s) ear,” Jenkins said. “All day yesterday, all day today, understanding the opportunity that’s going to present itself when you’ve got those two guys in lockstep.”</p><p>Despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-news-jaren-jackson-jr-injury-directly-impacts-grizzlies-desmond-bane-breakout-opportunity-nba-playoffs-race-western-conference">Jaren Jackson Jr.’s absence from the Grizzlies rotations</a>, the 25-year-old’s influence remains strong while coaching the 22-year-old through this critical period. Meanwhile, Jenkins has been impressed with Edey’s defensive contributions, particularly in high-pressure situations. The rookie had six points, nine rebounds, a steal, and only one personal foul in a home loss against the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder.</p><p>“The things I’ve been seeing out of Zach when (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) was going downhill, when Jalen Williams was going downhill,” added Jenkins, “is multiple efforts, contesting out to the three point line, and altering shots at the rim.”</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jaren-Jackson-Jr.-Zach-Edey-Grizzlies-defense.jpg"><figcaption>Ken Blaze-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-ja-morant-jaren-jackson-jr-desmond-bane-taylor-jenkins-zach-edey-examining-post-nba-all-star-break-priorities-playoffs">Grizzlies are being ambitiously reasonable</a> with the gameplan. Taylor Jenkins is emphasizing Zach Edey’s development, especially in communication on defense, as the team navigates Jaren Jackson Jr.’s absence.</p><p>“(Edey) is not going to get every block. I mean, these are tough players but he was late switching at the rim, contesting on fadeaways, and impacting those shots,” Jenkins noted. “His presence is there. I want him to continue to communicate more. That’s the challenge especially now that he has the opportunity and assuming more of that anchor position at the backline of our defense.”</p><p>With Jackson Jr. (22.7 points, 5.8 rebounds per game) sidelined, Edey’s development has taken center stage. Jenkins is pushing the rookie to become the defensive anchor the Grizzlies need, leveraging his 7-foot-11 wingspan to command the paint. A collective effort is needed to pick up the scoring slack so forcing up more shots is not an approach that helps anyone. The coach’s challenge is clear: Edey (9.3 points, 7.8 rebounds per game) must not only alter shots but also direct traffic on defense—a skill that could define his role in the NBA Playoffs.</p><p>Fans looking for a silver lining can save the time. Given the Grade 2 diagnosis and no sign of a walking boot on Jackson Jr.’s foot, this could be a blessing in disguise. The Grizzlies are banking on Edey to solidify their frontcourt over the next five to seven years at least. Memphis hopes this stretch will lay the foundation for the rookie to emerge as a key contributor, both now and when Jackson Jr. returns to the lineup.</p><p>It may be the difference between meeting the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals or going home in the first round.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. is guiding, Taylor Jenkins ‘challenging’ Zach Edey

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-taylor-jenkins-zach-kleiman-not-grading-phenominal-impactful-rookie-zach-edey-nba-playoffs-all-star-break');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Grizzlies refuse to give ‘phenomenal’ rookie Zach Edey midseason grade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Why-Grizzlies-refuse-to-give-phenomenal-rookie-Zach-Edey-midseason-grade.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Grizzlies refuse to give ‘phenomenal’ rookie Zach Edey midseason grade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-02-24T15:58:42-08:00">February 24th, 3:58pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-02-24T15:58:42-08:00">February 24th, 3:58pm</time><address><a>Chris Dodson</a>Chris Dodson is a Memphis Grizzlies beat reporter for ClutchPoints who has also covered the New Orleans Pelicans. He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-news-ja-morant-jaren-jackson-jr-geared-4-team-fight-claim-top-2-spot-western-conference-standings-nba-playoffs">Memphis Grizzlies are in a four-team fight</a> to avoid the Oklahoma City Thunder (46-10) this spring but a gamble last summer has been paying significant dividends. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-taylor-jenkins-giving-ja-morant-zach-edey-room-work-pick-roll-actions-offense">Zach Edey’s upside with Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant</a> was under severe scrutiny given the reliance on a traditional, post-heavy game at Purdue but already looks ready for NBA Playoffs minutes. How Taylor Jenkins helped the 7-foot-4 phenom adjust to the NBA has focused on nurturing Edey’s adaptability rather than demanding immediate results. In fact, Jenkins flat-out rejected the idea of setting grade-school grade-scale expectations for a “phenomenal” Edey after the NBA All-Star break.</p><p>Some ideas are best left to the university setting. The team’s record holder in wins was especially not <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC6TvzYYvGA" rel="noopener">giving out midseason report cards</a> after wrapping up a tough three-game road trip with a 129-123 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers (47-10). While Edey, selected ninth overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, has already begun turning heads with his play, the Grizzlies (37-20) are focusing on the long game rather than setting rigid benchmarks to be met by arbitrary dates.</p><p>“I’m never one when a rookie comes in to set expectations that say you better meet this by a certain date or anything like that,” Jenkins stated. “I just wanna see progress. This kid has been phenomenal in learning the speed of the game, new terminology, and new systems compared to what he was playing in Purdue.”</p><p>The two-time Naismith College Player of the Year arrived in Memphis with a reputation as a dominant paint-patrolling low-block bully. However, transitioning from college ball to the NBA is no small feat and Jenkins has praised the rookie’s ability to adapt. Rather than boxing Edey (9.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.8 steals/blocks per game) into predefined goals, the Grizzlies are giving the 21-year-old room to grow (34.9% 3PA) into a new role organically—a philosophy that seems to be paying off early in the season.</p><p>Edey is <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/players/traditional?CF=GP*GE*35&amp;PerMode=Per36&amp;PlayerPosition=C&amp;dir=A&amp;sort=OREB" rel="noopener">third in offensive rebounds</a>, 13th in total rebounds, and 12th in blocks per 36 minutes (min. 35 games played) among all centers. He has snagged 7.4 offensive rebounds (3rd) and 2.6 blocks (12th) per 100 possessions while shooting 57.3% from the field. A rookie who immediately provides a positive impact on 10% of all plays without needing the ball is an extraordinary find. Add in the 20.3 points per 100 possessions, and it’s a front-office feather in the cap that will make the rest of the league jealous for years to come.</p><h2><b>Do not short Grizzlies, Zach Edey’s stock</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Zach-Edey.jpg"><figcaption>Ken Blaze-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Short- or long-term, it’s hard to argue that Memphis made the wrong decision in the draft regardless of any officially issued grades. The Grizzlies have leaned on Zach Edey’s size and instincts to bolster their frontcourt, and he’s already making his presence felt.</p><p>“We’ve seen (Edey) blocking shots, getting rebounds, and sometimes the ball is going to bounce his way, Jenkins said. “If not, you just have to continue to figure out that level of speed and physicality in certain moments against especially really good bigs and really good teams.”</p><p>It’s a nod to the learning curve every rookie faces. Despite the inevitable ups and downs, Jenkins has been impressed with Edey’s trajectory. While the playing time has fluctuated, Jenkins stressed that progress isn’t measured solely by minutes. Edey’s daily dedication, whether in practice, film sessions, or limited game action, is more indicative of future success as the Grizzlies internally gauge development.</p><p>“(Edey’s) progress day in and day out has been phenomenal no matter what his minutes are,” Jenkins noted. “Someone told me we’ve been studying and he is one of the most impactful rookies in the NBA this season when he’s on the floor. That’s all that matters and we talked about it at the beginning of the season. It’s all about impact in winning no matter what’s out there. He’s continued to make that impact and you know so far it’s a success and we’re expecting more (from the rookie).”</p><p>For a Grizzlies team built around grit, hustle, and collective success, Edey’s ability to contribute to winning basketball—whether through rim protection, rebounding, or simply clogging the lane—has been a welcome addition. The rookie’s per-minute production may go overlooked by the national media but he has no doubt caught the attention of future postseason opponents.</p><p>Edey’s towering presence has already disrupted All-World offensive talents, with his 1.2 blocks per game just scratching the surface of how much the Canadian can alter shots. Offensively, Edey’s screening and rim gravity have quietly opened opportunities for teammates, even as he continues refining his footwork and perimeter skills. It is easy to understand why Jenkins seems content to let Edey’s development unfold naturally in this unique, non-pick-and-roll heavy offense.</p><p>Landing spots are everything for NBA Draft lottery picks. While some coaches might be tempted to heap expectations on a high lottery pick, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-rookie-zach-edey-2025-top-25-nba-big-man-bracket-all-star-break">Grizzlies are playing the long game with Zach Edey</a>. No deadlines, no checklists—just a focus on steady improvement and winning basketball. If early returns are any indication, that approach might just prove to be a winning formula for both the rookie and the Grizzlies.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Grizzlies refuse to give ‘phenomenal’ rookie Zach Edey midseason grade

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He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Memphis Grizzlies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NBA’s 82-game regular season is well past the halfway mark but the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-grizzlies-taylor-jenkins-should-preserve-ja-morant-overall-health-new-rotations-jaren-jackson-jr">Memphis Grizzlies are still figuring out the priorities</a>. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane are seemingly primed for another Western Conference Finals run. The trio chemistry’s has been interrupted by injuries for years now but a deep supporting cast has buoyed a top-two season so far. For example, as most rookies hit a proverbial wall, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-news-taylor-jenkins-giving-ja-morant-zach-edey-room-work-pick-roll-actions-offense">Zach Edey’s quick learning has given the Grizzlies</a> a tremendous game-tilting boost.</p><p>With impressive size, rebounding prowess, and evolving offensive game, Edey is doing more than positioning himself as a potential franchise-building block type of center before the 2025 NBA All-Star break. Edey is steadily climbing the ranks among the league’s big men. The per-game, per-36-minute, and per-100-possession stats show how the 7-foot-4 phenom deserves Top 25 consideration when discussing the league’s most fearsome frontcourt talents.</p><p>Edey is averaging 9.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.7 steals in 20.7 minutes per game. Edey’s 7.6 rebounds per game rank 30th among centers; the 1.2 blocks per game (21st) further underscore the overall paint-patrolling, rim-protecting potential. Averaged out, the Grizzlies have the outline of a top-25 as a baseline. That is a great start to the relationship after the front office’s 2024 NBA Draft gamble.</p><h2><b>Grizzlies, Zach Edey adjusting along the way</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Victor-Wembanyama_16d8f6.jpg"><figcaption>Scott Wachter-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Zach Edey has started 31 of 38 games and posted a 58.0% field goal percentage. A somewhat surprising 38.9% mark from beyond the arc (albeit on limited attempts) shows a developing outside game. These numbers are impressive for a rookie, especially considering he was thrown into some situations a bit early due to injuries. When <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/players/advanced?TeamID=1610612763&amp;PerMode=Per36" rel="noopener">normalized to a per-36-minute basis</a> (min. 30 games played), Edey’s stats paint an even clearer picture of his potential as a dominant big man.</p><ul><li>17.0 points (23rd)</li><li>13.3 total rebounds (10th)</li><li>5.7 offensive rebounds (1st)</li><li>58.9% Field Goal Attempts (13th)</li><li>35.9% Three-Point Attempts (14th)</li><li>2.19 blocks (9th)</li><li>1.7 assists (49th)</li></ul><p>These figures suggest Edey (42nd in minutes per 36) could produce at a level comparable to some of the league’s top centers with better cardio and discipline. Those are two easily coachable areas for any rookie. Assists stand out as well but it takes time to get up to NBA speed after all. Seeing the play and being able to make the play go right back to cardio and discipline.</p><p>Per-100-possession stats provide a possession-adjusted view of a player’s contributions, accounting for pace and playing style. Edey’s numbers in this metric are equally compelling (min. 30 games played).</p><ul><li>21.5 points (29th)</li><li>16.9 total rebounds (18th)</li><li>7.2 offensive rebounds (5th)</li><li>2.6 blocks (16th)</li><li>2.2 assists(57th)</li></ul><p>Edey’s 21.5 points per 100 possessions are comparable to Onyeka Okongwu, Jakob Poeltl, and Jarrett Allen. Clint Capela, Nic Claxton, and Walker Kessler are just below Edey as a scoring threat. Grabbing 16.9 rebounds per 100 possessions ranks above Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama, and Rudy Gobert.</p><p>The best part for Jenkins and the Grizzlies though? Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. have been able to work efficiently with Edey’s skill set.</p><h2><b>Zach Edey fitting in with Ja Morant</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jaren-Jackson-Jr.-Zach-Edey-Ja-Morant.jpg"><figcaption>Petre Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Zach Edey’s statistical profile is only part of the story. The rookie’s role within the Grizzlies’ system has evolved throughout the season, as noted by Taylor Jenkins and Ja Morant. Initially seen as a traditional back-to-the-basket center, Edey has adapted to a more modern role requiring some nimbleness. Focusing on rim running, short rolls, rebounding, rim protection, and cutting rather than low-post touches is more important than low-block bullying.</p><p>This shift aligns with the Grizzlies’ high-paced offense, which ranks first overall in pace (104.49). Edey’s ability to thrive in this system despite it being a stark contrast to his college role at Purdue demonstrates elite versatility and willingness to grow.</p><p>Over his last five games, he has averaged 10.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks/steals in 19.7 minutes, including a standout 16-point, 14-rebound, three-steal game against Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs. That followed a 14-point, 11-rebound night against Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks. These numbers suggest that Edey is becoming more comfortable at the NBA level and is poised for a breakout second half of the season.</p><p>Current top-25 centers include stars like Jokić, Embiid, and Anthony Davis, as well as reliable veterans like Gobert, Jonas Valančiūnas, and Capela. Edey’s per-36-minute and per-100-possession stats already place him in the same statistical range as many of these players, particularly in rebounding and shot-blocking.</p><p>Edey still faces challenges, including improving his defensive mobility and physicality against quicker opponents. These struggles are not uncommon for rookies, especially those adjusting to the speed and complexity of NBA defenses. However, those flaws will be under an intense spotlight during the NBA Playoffs.</p><p>Still, Zach Edey’s debut has been encouraging, a promising start to what could be a stellar NBA career. His per-game stats demonstrate his ability to contribute effectively in limited minutes, while the per-36-minute and per-100-possession numbers highlight All-Star potential. Although the Grizzlies are still balancing out how to best integrate the new big man, the rookie is already inching closer to being recognized as a top-25 talent.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
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2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
9.2	7.7	0.9	1.3	0.5

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