Zach Edey

Edey took a Julian Champagnie elbow to the face during Friday's win over the Spurs and did not return to the game. He isn't on the injury report for Monday, which likely rules out a fracture since many players must miss a game or two to get fitted for a face mask. Edey will remain in the starting lineup, likely matching up with Rudy Gobert.

Edey (nose) is not on the injury report and will be available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Friday's game wasn't going to be an easy matchup for Jackson, especially after Zach Edey exited during the first half with a nasal injury. He didn't have his best night shooting the basketball, and the rebounds and defensive status were minimal. That will happen when faced with the task of dealing with Victor Wembanyama. Also, he's shot over 49% from the field over the past two weeks. Shooting 16-of-44 in two wins over the Spurs has minimally impacted Jackson's numbers. He'll be fine.

With Memphis losing Zach Edey during the first half with a nasal injury, more production was needed from Aldama off the bench. He responded by providing solid value in the points, rebounds, and 3-point categories. Aldama's 29 points were a season-high, and his eight games of 20 or more are three better than his tally for the 2023-24 campaign. A player who was essentially worth a late-round flier in most drafts, Aldama has been close to a top-75 player in 9-cat formats. Those who drafted Santi are likely enjoying successful runs in their fantasy leagues.

Edey took an elbow to the face on a drive by Julian Champagnie and was ruled out for the rest of the game. While there's no clear timetable for his return to play at this point, it doesn't appear to be an injury with serious long-term ramifications.