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Zach Edey injures Brandin Podziemski during Grizzlies-Warriors matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 5:31 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Zach Edey injures Brandin Podziemski during Grizzlies-Warriors matchup

Summary

During a game on October 24, 2026, Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies injured Brandin Podziemski of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter. The incident occurred as Podziemski made a cut to the basket while Edey attempted to defend the rim. Edey’s arm struck Podziemski in the head, leading Podziemski to leave for the locker room. The severity of Podziemski's injury is currently unclear. Edey is taking on a larger role for the Grizzlies this season due to Isaiah Stewart's absence due to injury.

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Status Watch

•Zach Edey injured Brandin Podziemski in the first quarter.
•Incident occurred as Podziemski made a drive to the basket.
•Podziemski exited the game for evaluation.
•Edey is expected to have an increased workload this season.
•Isaiah Stewart is currently out with an injury.

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5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Grizzlies’ Zach Edey Injured Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski: Here’s What Happened

What they're saying

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Zach Edey is the biggest basketball player on pretty much every court he could possibly stand on, and that creates different angles than for pretty much every other player. That may have proven a bit costly in the first quarter on Friday night as Edey’s Memphis Grizzlies took on the Golden State Warriors and their […] The post Grizzlies’ Zach Edey Injured Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski: Here’s What Happened appeared first on HEAVY.
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