Memphis Grizzlies' Isaiah Stewart expected to miss season start due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies center Isaiah Stewart is set to miss the beginning of the season after suffering a moderate left ankle sprain during the preseason opener against the Atlanta Hawks on October 5. Stewart fell while defending a shot and left the game after just two minutes. He will be reevaluated in two weeks, making him unlikely to play in the October 21 season opener against the Utah Jazz. In his absence, Zach Edey and Quinten Post are expected to take on significant minutes at center.
- •Isaiah Stewart injured his left ankle on October 5.
- •He played only two minutes before leaving the preseason game.
- •Stewart will be reevaluated in two weeks.
- •The Grizzlies' season opener is against the Utah Jazz on October 21.
- •Zach Edey and Quinten Post will likely see more minutes at center.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Memphis Grizzlies provide Isaiah Stewart injury update, timeline
"Memphis Grizzlies center Isaiah Stewart is expected to miss the start of the season due to a left ankle sprain.
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