Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Efficient in loss Sunday
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Jackson accumulated 25 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 loss to the Lakers.
Jackson was one of the best players for Memphis in this game, which isn't a small task considering he was matched up with the frontcourt of Rui Hachimura and Anthony Davis most of the time. Jackson has scored at least 20 points in each of his last four appearances, a span in which he's averaging 23.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while shooting 54.7 percent from the field.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Strong two-way showing Friday
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Jackson closed Friday's 135-119 victory over the Nets with 20 points (7-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and five steals across 32 minutes.
Jackson has yet to record a double-double this season, but there's no question the big man has been playing at a high level on both ends of the court. He's stepped up when tasked to embrace a more significant role on offense and remains a disruptive presence on the defensive side of the ball as well. Jackson's uptick in his scoring numbers is noticeable, and it gives him a massive boost to his fantasy value. He's scored at least 20 points in three straight games and five of his previous seven appearances. He's averaging 20.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 assists per game since the beginning of December.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Sniffs double-double in win
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Jackson amassed 27 points (11-19 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, four blocks and three steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 127-121 win over the Celtics.
While Jackson's rebound totals have fallen below expectations this season, he's been remarkably consistent as a scoring option for the Grizzlies. His increased presence at the perimeter has upped his shooting volume, and he's taken 20 shots or more in three games this season. His 19 attempts in Saturday's win marked his fourth-highest volume of the season.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Leads way with balanced performance
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Jackson registered 25 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 win over Indiana.
Jackson did a little bit of everything for Memphis in a high-scoring victory, leading all players in scoring, rebounds, blocks and steals while coming up two boards shy of a double-double. Jackson tied a season-high mark in rebounds while posting his seventh game with at least 25 points.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Stellar two-way performance in win
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Jackson produced 21 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 123-98 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Jackson delivered his third consecutive 20-plus-point game and has totaled 11 across 16 regular-season appearances. The big man also tied Brandon Clarke for the team high in blocks, and Jackson now has 10 outings with two or more blocks. The 25-year-old is on track for a career-best campaign. He has averaged 22.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 53.1 percent from the field across 28.7 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Fills stat sheet Saturday
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Jackson ended with 23 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Saturday's 142-131 win over Chicago.
Jackson continues to produce at a high level for Memphis, and he's adjusted well to being the team's most consistent scoring weapon. He had to find a way to embrace that role in the absence of Ja Morant (hip) and with Desmond Bane shaking off the rust from his previous injury, but Jackson has responded well to the challenge. He's scored at least 20 points in all but one of his last nine contests.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Continues scoring run
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Jackson provided 25 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 victory over the 76ers.
Jackson has emerged as a reliable scoring weapon for the Grizzlies in the absence of Ja Morant (hip), but the big man has performed better than initially expected. He's embraced being a go-to player on offense and has notched at least 20 points in seven of his last eight games. The former Michigan State standout is averaging 25.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor in that span.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Leads Memphis in victory
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Jackson contributed 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over Denver.
Jackson led the Grizzlies in scoring and is embracing his role as one of the team's go-to players on offense due to the absence of Ja Morant (hip). The big man has scored at least 20 points in six games in a row, averaging 26.7 points and shooting 51.4 percent from the field in that stretch. Those numbers should face a regression once Morant is fully healthy, but for now, Jackson remains a solid contributor in all formats who's putting up above-average scoring numbers compared to his career figures.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Pours in 32 in Friday's loss
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Jackson logged 32 points (11-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 10-11 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 123-118 loss to Golden State.
The 25-year-old forward has been the focal point of the Grizzlies' offense during the latest absence for Ja Morant (hip), and while Jackson failed to drain at least one three-pointer Friday for the first time in November, he made up for it with season-best volume from the free-throw line. Over the last four games without Morant on the court, Jackson is averaging 30.0 points, 6.5 boards, 2.5 threes, 1.8 steals, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: 29-point effort not enough in loss
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Jackson ended Wednesday's 128-123 loss to the Lakers with 29 points (10-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.
Jackson has embraced a bigger role on offense with Ja Morant (hip) and Desmond Bane (oblique) sidelined, and he's putting up excellent numbers as one of the Grizzlies' go-to players. He's averaging 25.0 points per game in November while shooting 54 percent from the field, and he's also scored at least 20 points in each of his last five outings.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Scores 20 points Sunday
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Jackson contributed 20 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals across 24 minutes during Sunday's 134-89 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Jackson led the Grizzlies in scoring Sunday and continues to deliver in a bigger-than-anticipated role on offense. The big man has been thriving of late, and although the bigger responsibility on offense is tied to the absence of players such as Ja Morant (hip), Marcus Smart (ankle) and Desmond Bane (oblique), Jackson is stepping up when called upon duty. He's averaging 24.2 points per game since the beginning of November, which is a marked upgrade over the 18.8 points per tilt he scored in four October appearances.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Explodes for 39 points Friday
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Jackson ended with 39 points (14-28 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 128-104 win over the Wizards.
Jackson came close to matching his career-best scoring mark of 44 points, and the big man enjoyed the increased responsibility on offense. The Grizzlies are down several starters due to injuries, such as Ja Morant (hip), Marcus Smart (ankle) and Desmond Bane (oblique), so Jackson should enjoy a more significant role on offense in the coming games. That could improve his scoring figures and shooting percentages.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Strong two-way play Wednesday
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Jackson closed Wednesday's 131-114 victory over the Lakers with 20 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 32 minutes.
The Grizzlies have been decimated by injuries in the early stages of the 2024-25 season, but Jackson has been producing when healthy. He's scored in double digits in every game he's played so far while also putting up decent -- yet unspectacular -- numbers in the rebounding and blocking categories. Through six appearances, Jackson is averaging 19.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals per contest.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Paces scoring effort
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Jackson finished with 27 points (11-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and three steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 124-107 victory over the 76ers.
Jackson led Memphis in scoring and enjoyed an efficient night, drilling 68.8 percent of his attempts from the field. He's looked sharp of late after a slow start to the 2024-25 season, putting up 27 or more points in two of his last three appearances. It was also a positive sign to see the 25-year-old produce at such a high level on the defensive end after lacking in that area through his first four games.
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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.
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.
