Grizzlies Face Uncertain Future as Star Trio Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey, and Brandon Clarke Begin Season on Sidelines After Surgeries
This is a harsh blow to start the season for a Memphis team needing to prove it can make noise in a deep Western Conference.
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey — the team’s starting power forward and center — as well as backup center Brandon Clarke are all going to miss training camp and the start of the season recovering from surgeries, the team announced Friday.
An All-Star last season and a former Defensive Player of the Year, Jackson had surgery to help deal with a turf toe injury back in July. Last season he averaged 22.2 points per game, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc, while playing elite defense. Because of his two-way play as well as Ja Morant being in and out of the lineup in recent seasons, Jackson has become the Grizzlies’ best player and losing him is a huge blow. Santi Aldama will move into the starting lineup in his place.



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