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Grizzlies Face Uncertain Future as Star Trio Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey, and Brandon Clarke Begin Season on Sidelines After Surgeries

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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