The Grizzlies will be without center Isaiah Stewart for at least the next two weeks after he suffered a moderate sprain of his left ankle during Memphis’ preseason trip to Atlanta.
Key takeaways
- Stewart was injured in the opening quarter against the Hawks on October 5.
- The injury is classified as a moderate left ankle sprain.
- Memphis plans to check Stewart’s progress again in two weeks.
- The timetable leaves his availability for the remainder of the preseason uncertain.
Early preseason setback in the frontcourt
Stewart’s injury came early in the Grizzlies’ road preseason game in Atlanta, forcing Memphis to monitor another frontcourt health situation before the regular-season rotation is settled.
The club did not provide further details on the play that caused the injury or set a return date. The two-week evaluation window will determine how quickly Stewart can resume basketball activity and whether he will be ready for opening-night consideration.
What comes next
For now, Memphis will manage its preseason center minutes without Stewart and wait for the next medical update. His reevaluation is scheduled for roughly two weeks after the October 5 injury.
