When the Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz on Feb. 3, it was clear the organization was turning the page on an era that never got the chance to fully get underway. With Jackson and Desmond Bane out the door and Ja Morant being shopped, general manager Zach Kleiman is building around a young core that includes 2024 ninth overall pick Zach Edey, 2025 11th overall pick Cedric Coward, and 2024 39th overall pick Jaylen Wells. Several questions surround Kleiman's approach, and none may be bigger than whether Edey can be relied on as a cornerstone piece. The case for counting on him is clear. Memphis was +27.8 in net rating per 100 possessions with Edey on the court versus off it . The team was also three percent better in offensive rebound rate and scored 1.7 more points per possession with him on the floor. Defensively, his impact was undeniable. The Grizzlies allowed 26.1 fewer points per 100 possessions with Edey on the court, and opposing teams' eFG% was 9.4 percent lower.…