The Memphis Grizzlies are quite injured.
It's the opening night of the NBA season, and the Memphis injury report has five players listed as out on it.
The Grizzlies are home on Wednesday night to begin the campaign, hosting the New Orleans Pelicans.
The five players listed as out: Zach Edey, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke, Vince Williams.
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Why isn't Zach Edey playing?
Edey is out due to an injury in his left ankle.
He had surgery in June to address laxity in that left ankle.
He's expected to miss between six-to-nine weeks from the start of the season.
Why isn't Ty Jerome playing?
Jerome will have to wait to make his Grizzlies debut due to injury.
Memphis announced on Oct. 20 that Jerome has a calf injury and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
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Why isn't Scotty Pippen Jr. Playing?
Scotty Pippen Jr. Is looking at a long absence.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Oct. 18 that Pippen is having a procedure done for a left big toe injury. He's going to be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
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