Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will be re-evaluated in four weeks due to a stress reaction in his left ankle, the team announced. The team is managing Edey's injury to optimize his long-term health.

Edey underwent ankle surgery in June and missed the start of the season. The 23-year-old center made his season debut on November 15. Edey has also missed time with a head injury when he made his return this season.

Edey is averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 11 games this season. Last season, Edey averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 66 games and was on the NBA's All-Rookie team.

In Edey's place, expect Jock Ladale to get the bulk of the starting center minutes for Memphis. Ladale started 13 games and has averaged 10.9 points and 5.4 rebounds in his first season in Memphis. 

Brandon Clarke has also been sidelined with a knee injury he suffered in the offseason. A knee injury also ended Clarke's season last year. Clarke has not played since last Mach. In November, it was announced that Clarke would return in 6-9 weeks.

Despite the injures in the front court, The Grizzlies remain one of the top rebounding teams in the NBA. The Grizzlies are third the NBA in rebounds, averging 46.5 per game, only behind the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies also rank 11th in points allowed despite being 22th in blocks per game.

Without Edey and Clarke, the Grizzlies may be forced to play more small ball. Forwards Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. could get more minutes at center. Aldama is off to a career best 13.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1 steal per game. 

Jackson leads the team in scoring avering 17 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block per game. Jackson dealth with a toe injury this offseason. The Grizzlies are 11-13 this season.