Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandan Wright is dealing with a leg issue that will delay the start to his 2016-17 season.
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Latest on Wright's Status
Tuesday, Oct. 25
On Tuesday, the team announced that Wright is suffering from posterior tibialis tendinopathy and will miss Wednesday night's season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies also added that he will be re-evaluated in 10 days and does not have a timetable for a possible return.
He is just one of numerous Grizzlies who are dealing with the injury bug heading into the new season:
It's an all-too-familiar theme for the Grizzlies and their fans, as injuries decimated the team last year. At one point, Memphis was down to just seven healthy players in March after nine different players suffered injuries, per Matt Moore of CBSSports.com.
One of those players was Wright, who was limited to just 12 games due to knee issues that included surgery and a sprained MCL.
It was his first season with Memphis, as the journeyman has played for six dif ...
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Brandan Wright Injury: Updates on Grizzlies Forward’s Leg and Return
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