Memphis Grizzlies' rookies Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells will both play in the Rising Stars game as part of NBA All-Star weekend next month, the league announced Tuesday afternoon. Edey and Wells were two of the 10 rookies selected for the game. They're joined by 11 sophomores and seven players from the NBA G League.

The two rookies have jockeyed to be the Rookie of the Year and may find themselves playing against the All-Stars during NBA All-Star Weekend

The Memphis Grizzlies have an enforcer in Zach Edey, and his teammates love it. Scotty Pippen Jr. said: "He's got everyone's back."

Despite winning two Naismith Player of the Year awards in his final two seasons with the Purdue Boilermakers, the media was very skeptical as to whether Zach Ed

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, Zach Edey added 19 points and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight by beating the Utah Jazz 125-103.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells were named as 2025 Castrol NBA Rising Stars. Top first- and second-year NBA and NBA G-League players get a chance to showcase their talents at the NBA All-Star Weekend.

One of the premier matchups between these teams is becoming the battle inside between Zach Edey and Yves Missi. Both centers were drafted in the first round of this year's draft, and each has performed well in their rookie seasons.