Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will miss at least six more weeks due to a stress reaction in his left ankle. The team confirmed the injury setback Wednesday, marking another blow to the rookie's struggling campaign.

Edey, the 7-foot-3 former Purdue standout, had already undergone ankle surgery last June and missed 13 games this season before returning in mid-November. His latest setback comes just weeks after the Grizzlies announced his return to action was imminent.

The injury complicates Memphis' roster planning as they navigate a stretch of games in Europe. Brandon Clarke and Scotty Pippen Jr. are nearing returns, but Edey’s prolonged absence leaves a gap in the frontcourt rotation during a critical part of the season.