Jarreau became a free agent Saturday after his second 10-day contract with the Grizzlies expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
The Grizzlies could retain Jarreau by signing him to a rest-of-season deal and waiving another player, but the team doesn't seem to be looking to go that route, as Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Friday that Memphis will bring Zavier Simpson aboard on a 10-day deal to fill the vacant spot on the 15-man roster. Assuming Jarreau isn't re-signed prior to the Grizzlies' game Saturday versus the Magic, he'll likely link back up with the organization's G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, with whom he had been playing before signing a pair of 10-day deals. During his time at the NBA level, Jarreau appeared in nine games for the Grizzlies and averaged 4.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 16.7 minutes.
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Grizzlies' DeJon Jarreau: Returns to NBA
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The Grizzlies recalled Jarreau from the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Friday.
Jarreau will return to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League. Due to the Grizzlies' extensive injury list, Jarreau could find himself in the rotation Saturday versus the Magic.
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Grizzlies' DeJon Jarreau: Gets second 10-day deal
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Jarreau agreed to a second 10-day hardship contract with the Grizzlies on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
The Grizzlies continue to be hit hard by injuries, so even though the team already has a full 15-man roster, Jarreau will be able to stick around on another 10-day deal after the NBA granted Memphis a hardship exemption. Over the course of his first 10-day pact, Jarreau appeared in five games and averaged 5.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 17.6 minutes while shooting 33.3 percent from the field.
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Grizzlies' DeJon Jarreau: Plays well in debut
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Jarreau finished Sunday's 124-93 loss to the Thunder with seven points (3-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals in 28 minutes.
This was quite the debut for Jarreau, who signed a 10-day hardship contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday. Considering how many injuries the Grizzlies currently have, fantasy managers may want to throw Jarreau on their watch lists in case he can build on this momentum.
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Grizzlies' DeJon Jarreau: Joins Memphis on hardship contract
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Jarreau agreed to a 10-day hardship contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
If Jarreau sees action with the injury-depleted Grizzlies during the course of his 10-day deal, it would mark his first NBA action since he appeared in one game for the Pacers during the 2021-22 season. The 26-year-old guard has spent the entire 2023-24 campaign in the G League with the Memphis Hustle and Capital City Go-Go, averaging 14.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 25.0 minutes per game over 36 appearances between the two affiliates.
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DeJon Jarreau: Does not play against Blue Coats
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Jarreau didn't play Saturday against the Blue Coats due to a knee injury.
The absence of Jarreau shouldn't affect the Go-Go too much, as he holds a minimal role off the bench.
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DeJon Jarreau: Scores 14 off bench
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Jarreau delivered 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes off the bench in Friday's win over the Charge.
Jarreau is averaging 10.7 points per game on the season and most of that can be attributed to the fact that he's experiencing an uptick in his scoring figures of late. The former Houston standout has scored in double digits in four of his last five appearances.
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DeJon Jarreau: Impressive off bench Friday
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Jarreau recorded 20 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and a steal across 27 minutes off the bench in Friday's win over Grand Rapids.
Jarreau had what could easily be qualified as his best performance of the season in this one. However, he's not likely to deliver these kinds of numbers -- particularly from a scoring perspective -- on a regular basis going forward, especially if he keeps coming off the bench.
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DeJon Jarreau: Fills stat sheet in loss
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Jarreau recorded seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal across 18 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's loss to College Park.
Jarreau didn't offer a lot in the scoring column, but he compensated with a strong all-around performance -- especially considering the minimal time he was on the court. He should remain a capable second-unit piece for the Go-Go even if he's not going to deliver eye-popping stat lines on a regular basis.
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DeJon Jarreau: Posts two steals
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Jarreau finished with 15 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 113-103 defeat to the Blue.
The Houston product did a little bit of everything during Texas' loss, even leading the team in takeaways with his two steals. Jarreau is averaging 10.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game with the Legends this season.
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DeJon Jarreau: Impressive rebounding effort
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Jarreau totaled 18 points (6-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 126-121 triumph over Santa Cruz.
The Houston product began his season with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants but now finds himself with the Texas Legends as the G League season has picked back up. Jarreau looked great for Texas and posted his first double-double with the team. It will be interesting to see how Jarreau continues to get integrated into the Legends' rotation.
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DeJon Jarreau: Contract expires
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The Rockets didn't re-sign Jarreau (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) after his 10-day contract expired Friday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Jarreau didn't appear in any games for Houston, as he entered the protocols two days after being signed. Once the 22-year-old has completed his quarantine, he'll likely rejoin the G League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
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Rockets' DeJon Jarreau: Lands in protocols
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Jarreau entered health and safety protocols Thursday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Jarreau joined the team on a hardship deal Tuesday but has landed in protocols himself. He might not get to see the court before his contract expires.
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Pacers' DeJon Jarreau: Scores eight in depth role
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Jarreau compiled eight points (4-11 FG), three rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes during Sunday's G League loss to Wisconsin.
Jarreau has had ample playing time early in the G League season, as he's played at least 14 minutes in each of his first six appearances. Although he was unable to score in double figures for a second straight game Sunday, he's now averaging 7.5 points and 4.5 assists in 18.8 minutes per game with the Mad Ants.
