Traditional numbers don’t tell the full story of Jaren Jackson Jr.’s season so far, but no one in the locker room is worried about those metrics. Tuomas Iisalo is not concerned about the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year’s offensive opportunities diminishing either.
For the Memphis Grizzlies, the process of integrating two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. with second-year center Zach Edey is viewed not as a puzzle but as a necessary investment.
This past offseason, Jaren Jackson Jr, signed a $239.9 million deal that keeps him under contract for the next five seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies.
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
The Memphis Grizzlies have heard the noise. They know the narratives, the speculation, and the imaginative drama that tends to swirl anytime the season bends in unexpected directions.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Because he opened the season on the injured list, Zach Edey didn’t get much love in one of the two NBA Awards betting markets where he can potentially play a large role.
Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. has been in an unexpectedly good mood lately, and fans are starting to understand why. Even without All-Star point guard Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have found a way to click, showing signs of resilience and cohesion that have reignited hope for the rest of the season.
Maybe they're finding something. After a rough start to the season, the Memphis Grizzlies have won four of five, and while all four were against losing teams, the resolve the squad has shown is promising going forward.
From whom much is given, much is expected. Jaren Jackson, Jr., has accomplished a lot while being a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, which is why the organization chose to give him an extension through 2029 that will pay him $52 million in the final season, with a player option to follow.
Get the Three Six Mafia mix ready. Something worth sampling is finally brewing on Beale Street, even as the Memphis Grizzlies navigate some early-season absences.
The Memphis Grizzlies showcased a masterclass in team basketball on Thursday night, routing the Sacramento Kings 137-96 in a statement win, despite being without Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has played in all 15 games for the Memphis Grizzlies thus far. However, the former Defensive Player of the Year’s status for Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings was suddenly put into question due to an ankle injury.
Sitting at 4-11 on the year, the 2025-26 campaign has not started out how the Memphis Grizzlies might have hoped. They'll take the floor Thursday eager to put an end to their current losing skid, but might have to try and do so without the services of one of their top players.
The San Antonio Spurs didn't have Victor Wembanyama Tuesday, nor Stephon Castle or Dylan Harper. But strong team defense and a healthy dose of Harrison Barnes got them a clutch win over the Memphis Grizzlies anyway.
The Memphis Grizzlies are without star Ja Morant on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. This leaves forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to step his game up in Morant’s absence.
The Grizzlies were already facing a big challenge in the Western Conference with two starters out to begin the season. Now, that number is likely up to three.
Here are three big questions the Grizzlies have to answer this season.
On July 1, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent surgery to repair a turf toe injury in his right foot, an unfortunate setback during offseason basketball activities.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a turf toe injury, but the team appears confident enough to forge ahead on a massive contract extension with the 25-year-old.
How many of the players to lead the NBA in blocks-per-game for the season since 2000-01 can you name in five minutes?
The Memphis Grizzlies may already have reason for buyer’s remorse with Jaren Jackson Jr.
Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. sustained a turf toe injury in his right foot during a live basketball run offsite and will need surgery. The Grizzlies and Jackson Jr.
Two-time All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the verge of agreeing to a five-year, $240 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN reported on Monday.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had a monster season for the Memphis Grizzlies last season. He got rewarded with a monster deal that will keep him in Tennessee for four more years.
Tom Thibodeau may be gone, but the New York Knicks are still apparently focused heavily on defense.
The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to be without All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. for at least the next few weeks.
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