The Memphis Grizzlies are about to tip off against the Chicago Bulls at 8 p.m. EST for their third game of the preseason. However, about an hour before the start of the game, it was revealed that the club will be without center Isaiah Stewart for some time due to a left ankle sprain.

Reports indicate that the 25-year-old will be out for at least the next two weeks, according to insider Brett Siegel. Stewart will be reevaluated at the end of the next two weeks before the club determines his status again, which means he will be unavailable for the opening portion of the regular season.

“Grizzlies big man Isaiah Stewart has a moderate left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, meaning he will miss the start of the season,” Siegel reported.

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