While many expect the third-seeded Memphis Grizzlies to be a part of that conversation, no one expected the 14th-seeded New Orleans Pelicans to be as well. After dealing with a plethora of injuries for a majority fo the season,

Zach Edey's statistics are trending downward. Here are some reasons why, and how they figure into the Memphis Grizzlies' plans.

To start the 2024-25 season, it seemed as if, regardless of the talent on their roster, the Memphis Grizzlies could've seen their season derailed by injuries. While their players have combined to miss 208 games this season,

Zach Edey didn't break his streak of single-digit scoring games, but he had a solid performance on Wednesday night against the Hornets at FedExForum. The Grizzlies' rookie scored seven points and grabbed six rebounds while repeatedly causing problems on the interior and helping Memphis build a double-digit lead in a game that was never really competitive.

Wells is third in Rookie of the Year odds behind Washington's Alexandre Sarr and San Antonio's Stephon Castle. Miami's Kal'el Ware is fourth and Edey is fifth. Wells is averaging 11.8 points and 3.3 rebounds. His scoring puts him slightly above Sarr and Castle, who are each averaging 11.6.

Grizzlies big man Zach Edey shared some insights on in-game coaching and breaking down the rookie wall with some 'hockey' intensity.

Zach Edey only played one half against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.