Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey is getting closer to a return after being upgraded on the latest injury report.

LeBron James has been battling left foot soreness, and his absence has been felt by the Los Angeles Lakers in recent games. The team suffered a 97-87 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves without him. LeBron’s frustration was evident after the Lakers failed to advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

November, No. 9 pick Zach Edey hasn’t seen the floor for the surging Memphis Grizzlies. Per Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Jenkins offered an update earlier in the week on the team’s prized rookie: "I think he's going to get some more contact in the next couple of days,

Everyone has a wish list going into the holiday season, and the looking-mighty-nice Memphis Grizzlies got a huge injury-report-related gift. Zach Edey (left ankle sprain) and GG Jackson (right fifth metatarsal repair) were seen on the practice court,

Despite a 17-8 record that has them as the third seed in the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies have yet to have all of their key players healthy this season. Regardless, players like Jaren Jackson Jr.