Overview
- Memphis said the operation is intended to resolve ongoing discomfort and talar bone stress, reinforce the medial ligament complex, and accelerate bone healing.
- Several consulted experts agreed Edey’s lateral ligaments are stable, with pain attributed to progressive laxity of the deltoid (medial) ligaments.
- Edey previously had left ankle surgery in June to address lateral-ligament laxity, debuted Nov. 15, and was later diagnosed with a stress reaction in the same ankle.
- Limited to 11 games this season, he averaged 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks on 63.3% shooting, with strong on/off defensive impact during his 284 minutes.
- The team will provide a post‑operative timeline and expects a full recovery, and based on the timing multiple reports suggest he is unlikely to play again this season.