Zach Edey 2026–27 projection
Memphis GrizzliesCAge 24.4Current age in years, from his birth date.
+0.89
−0.55+2.32ImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.Per 100 possessions0 = league average
Middle 80%Middle 80% of his possible Impact this season, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player. of outcomes · ±1.12Spread of his possible Impact, one standard deviation. Smaller means we are more sure.High error barsA wider Impact range than most players in projected rotations.
A wider Impact range than most players in projected rotations.1,699 career NBA minutes · 284 minutes last season.
Playing time
Est. minutesEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
1,506
908–2,148Middle 80% of simulated season minutes, including health, role and competition for playing time.
GamesExpected games played, allowing for health and role, to the nearest game.
60
32–73Middle 80% of simulated games played.
Minutes a gameEstimated minutes per game played.
25.2
AvailabilityChance of playing at least 75% of estimated minutes. Includes health, role and rotation competition; not the chance of staying healthy.
82%
Small numbers under each total are the middle 80% of outcomes.
Where Impact comes from
JAYLENOur player impact rating, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
+0.38Our player impact rating
Expected EPMDunks & Threes’ estimate of current impact from career data, per 100 possessions versus average.
+1.03From Dunks & Threes
Impact blends two ratings: 22% JAYLEN and 78% Expected EPM, each aged forward a year.
Rating historyHis past seasons in the two ratings behind Impact, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−2
−1
Avg
+1
+2
+3
+4
+5
24–2525–2626–27›Season by season
| Season | Age | Min | Games | JAYLEN | Exp. EPM | Actual EPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 23 | 284 | 11 | +1.18 | +1.45 | +3.88 |
| 2024–25 | 22 | 1,416 | 66 | −0.75 | +0.45 | +0.64 |
Injury flagFlagged in our injury review. Hover the flag for the injury and its current status.
Left-ankle bone stress surgery; left-elbow procedure. Cleared for on-court activity; opener targeted.
- Injury date
- March 2026
- Early-return limitAssumed minutes-per-game limit for the first 5–10 games back. Our judgment, not a team announcement.
- About 24 minutes a game
How he joinedHow the player joined his current team, from the official roster.
Drafted No. 9 in 2024
Grizzlies teammates
- PlayerImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.MinEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
- Cameron BoozerFImpact −0.86Estimated minutes 1,985
- Cedric CowardGImpact +1.06Estimated minutes 1,802
- Jaylen WellsFImpact +0.57Estimated minutes 1,775
- Jerami GrantFImpact −1.87Estimated minutes 1,602
- Ty JeromeG-FImpact +0.94Estimated minutes 1,512
- Isaiah StewartF-CImpact −1.28Estimated minutes 1,454
- Scotty Pippen Jr.GImpact +0.14Estimated minutes 1,238
- Cam SpencerGImpact −0.27Estimated minutes 1,220
- Quinten PostCImpact −0.45Estimated minutes 979
- GG JacksonFImpact −0.54Estimated minutes 928
›10 more on the roster
- Walter Clayton Jr.GImpact −3.08Estimated minutes 833
- Olivier-Maxence ProsperFImpact −1.24Estimated minutes 798
- Taylor HendricksFImpact −1.63Estimated minutes 650
- Javon SmallGImpact −0.43Estimated minutes 428
- Micah PeavyG-FImpact −2.03Estimated minutes 298
- Karim LopezFImpact −2.21Estimated minutes 254
- Jahmai MashackGImpact −4.87Estimated minutes 147
- Carson CooperImpact −1.93Estimated minutes 115
- Jordan HawkinsGImpact −2.98Estimated minutes 104
- Kris MurrayFImpact −1.61Estimated minutes 52
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Ranges assume he plays. Impact is points per 100 possessions compared with an average player (0 = average).