Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Outstanding in loss to Brooklyn
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Jackson amassed 30 points (10-12 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), four rebounds and three steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-106 loss to the Nets.
Jackson led the Grizzlies in scoring Wednesday, but his impressively efficient output wasn't enough to avoid losing to the rebuilding Nets. Jackson missed the first two games of the season but has been excellent since making his debut in the win over Magic on Oct. 26. He's averaging 20.7 points per game while shooting 60.5 percent from the field over three regular-season appearances.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Makes 2024-25 debut Saturday
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Jackson contributed 13 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Saturday's 124-111 victory over Orlando.
Jackson was solid in his 2024-25 debut, though he did struggle from the charity stripe and failed to execute on two attempts from beyond the arc. The 25-year-old is still ramping up from a hamstring injury he sustained during training camp, and his minutes will likely be monitored with Santi Aldama and Jake LaRavia stepping up until Jackson is 100 percent.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Will be available Saturday
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Jackson (hamstring) is available for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Jackson was tabbed as a game-time call, with a decision being made after shootaround, but in the end, the star big man will be available for the second half of this back-to-back set. Jackson missed the Grizzlies' first two games of the campaign, and it's unclear if he'll have any sort of minutes restriction Saturday.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Questionable for Saturday
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Jackson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Magic.
Jackson is in danger of missing his third straight contest to begin the season Saturday while dealing with a left hamstring strain. However, Jackson being listed as questionable instead of doubtful is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Absence streak continues
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Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Rockets, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Jackson sustained a hamstring strain during training camp and will miss his second consecutive regular-season matchup. However, coach Taylor Jenkins said the 25-year-old has progressed well in scrimmages and is on track to return for the club's first regular-season home game Saturday against the Magic, according to Wallace. With Jackson out, Santi Aldama is expected to start alongside Zach Edey in the frontcourt.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Doubtful for Friday
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Jackson (hamstring) is doubtful for Friday's matchup versus the Rockets.
Jackson has been dealing with a hamstring strain he sustained during training camp. While the 25-year-old was expected to be back by the opener, he is now in jeopardy of missing the club's first two regular-season games. If Jackson does not give it a go, Santi Aldama will likely pick up the start once again, and he could serve as a viable streaming option.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Will miss season opener
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Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
According to head coach Taylor Jenkins, Jackson needs a couple more days of conditioning work and 5-on-5 scrimmaging before getting the green light to play. A return to the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockets isn't out of the question, but Saturday's home game versus Orlando is the more realistic target. With Jackson out for the opener while he tends to what Jenkins has referred to as a low-grade hamstring strain, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke and Santi Aldama could all be tasked with covering more minutes in the frontcourt.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Won't play Friday
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Jackson (hamstring) is out for Friday's preseason game versus the Heat, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Jackson has yet to play this preseason while dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain. However, Jackson is expected to suit up for Memphis' regular-season opener against the Jazz on Oct. 23.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Partial practice participant
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Jackson (hamstring) practiced Wednesday, but he remains questionable for Friday's preseason finale versus Miami, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Jackson continues to deal with a low-grade hamstring strain, and while he has yet to be fully cleared, the fact he has a chance to suit up Friday bodes well for his future availability. A decision on Jackson's status for Friday's game "will be made after Thursday's workout," per coach Taylor Jenkins.
Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Dealing with low-grade strain
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Jackson (hamstring) is dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain, and there is "no concern" that Jackson could miss Memphis' season opener versus Utah on Oct. 23, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Fears of Jackson dealing with a hamstring strain have been confirmed, but suffering a low level of severity bodes well for the 25-year-old. Coach Taylor Jenkins fully expects Jackson to be ready for Opening Night, while also noting that the Grizzlies will proceed cautiously with his activity throughout the remainder of training camp.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Dealing with hamstring tightness
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Jackson experienced hamstring tightness during Tuesday's practice, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Jackson will undergo imaging to determine the severity, but coach Taylor Jenkins said the team is "anticipating a strain," per Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com. If that's the case, Jackson will likely miss the preseason and could be sidelined to start the 2024-25 campaign.
