Another Memphis Grizzlies player has suffered an injury that will delay his start for the 2024-25 season.

Vince Williams Jr. had a stress reaction in the upper portion of his left tibia, the team announced on Friday. He will be reevaluated in four weeks.

The injury occurred during a recent training, the Grizzlies said. Memphis will begin preseason training camp on Tuesday at Ensworth High School in Nashville.

This injury is a crucial blow to the Grizzlies and Williams. For the Grizzlies, they're losing one of their most impactful wing defenders. Williams went from starting last season on a two-way contract to earning a four-year deal while guarding the opposing team's best perimeter player and shooting a respectable 37.8% on 3-pointers.

John Konchar and Jake LaRavia are two players who could get more action while Williams is out.

Williams joins forward GG Jackson as Grizzlies players who have suffered injuries that will delay their starts to the upcoming season. Jackson is dealing with a right foot injury that is likely to sideline him until December.

Williams, 24, is entering his third season. He's expected to have a big role as someone who can connect the Grizzlies' offense with his shooting and do the dirty work on defense.

On a positive note, Williams will be reevaluated much sooner than Jackson, which could lead to a swifter return. Based on the four-week timeline, Williams' injury update will come right around the start of the season.

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Memphis will begin regular season action on Oct. 23 against the Utah Jazz.

Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.

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