Is Zach Edey playing tonight against Sacramento Kings? Latest injury update for NBA ROY favorite (Jan. 3)

Zach Edey is questionable to return for the Memphis Grizzlies after missing the last two games on Friday against the Sacramento Kings. The NBA Rookie of the Year favorite has been in the league's concussion protocols. Edey may have sustained the injury during the Grizzlies' 132-124 win on Dec. 27 against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Edey was a late scratch for Sunday's contest against the OKC Thunder. However, with a week since his injury and two games gone by, Edey could be in action again. The Grizzlies have been short on frontcourt depth and could use him on Friday against Domantas Sabonis.

Zach Edey has been solid since his comeback from an ankle injury on Dec. 15, averaging 11.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in six games. The Grizzlies were 4-2 with him in the lineup. With star player Ja Morant out, coach Taylor Jenkins can use all the help he can get from the rest of the roster, and Edey is certainly someone who he can bank on to execute his role.

The Grizzlies were 1-1 in his two-game absence.

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Zach Edey is the odds-on favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year

The NBA Rookie of the Year could be a tightly contested accolade this season. Zach Edey remains among the frontrunners to bag the award. According to Bovada, Edey is the odds-on favorite to win it at -110. With Edey playing a key role as a starter on Memphis, it elevates his shot at the ROY honor.

He's been productive, averaging 11.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks, shooting 60.4%, including 42.9% from 3 in 20 games. The Grizzlies are 23-11 on the season, 12-8 when Edey plays.

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How to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings game?

FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and NBC Sports California will provide live coverage of the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings game in local regions. Other viewers can watch live action online via NBA League Pass. The game begins at 10:00 p.m. ET at the Golden 1 Center, the Kings' homecourt.