Nov 29, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) reacts during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies Make Big Jaren Jackson Jr. Injury Announcement

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Mar 4, 2025 6:23 PM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies are in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 38-23 record, continuing to succeed despite a handful of injuries weighing them down. Star point guard Ja Morant has already missed 24 games this season, and now All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is set to miss extended time.

Just two minutes into Monday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Jackson Jr. went down with an ankle injury and would not return to the game. On Tuesday, the Grizzlies released a statement about Jackson Jr.'s injury.

The @memgrizz today announced the following medical update for Jaren Jackson Jr. pic.twitter.com/vsNuzsb6ue
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 4, 2025

"Jackson Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, which he sustained in the first quarter of the Grizzlies' game against the Atlanta Hawks on March 3. He is considered week-to-week, and further updates will be provided as appropriate," Grizzlies PR announced.

Jackson Jr. has not missed a game since the first two contests of the 2024-25 season, and now the Grizzlies will have to adjust to playing without him for the near future.

Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game this season, making another case for a Defensive Player of the Year campaign. Jackson Jr. won the award in the 2022-23 season, cementing himself as one of the league's top defenders, but now continues to improve his offensive game as well.

The Grizzlies have already lost three consecutive games and six of their last eight, so adjusting with Jackson Jr. out of the lineup is the priority for Memphis moving forward.

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