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, Bane remains a solid contributor in all formats who's putting up above-average scoring numbers respective 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.
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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.
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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: Unlikely to return in 2023-24
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Head coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that there is a "good chance" Jackson (quadricep) won't play again this season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
With Memphis already being eliminated from the playoffs and Jackson having already played in 65 games to qualify for an All-NBA team, it's not surprising that the team is leaning toward shutting him down for the campaign. The 24-year-old will miss a third consecutive game Tuesday with right quad tendinitis, but the injury isn't anything that should affect his training during the offseason. Assuming he doesn't make any appearances in Memphis' final three games, the big man will end the 2023-24 campaign having averaged 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals in 32.2 minutes across 66 appearances. While Jackson's blocks per game decreased from 3.0 that he posted last season en route to Defensive Player of the Year honors, his 22.5 points per game were a career-high mark.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Won't play Tuesday
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Jackson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Jackson will miss a third straight game due to a lingering quad issue after suiting up for the previous nine matchups. Tuesday's game is the first half of a back-to-back set, so Jackson may return Wednesday in Cleveland. However, at this point, the Grizzlies may just shut down their regulars for the final week of the regular season.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Ruled out again
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Jackson (quadriceps) has been ruled out of Saturday's matchup with the 76ers.
After suiting up for nine straight games, Jackson will miss his second straight due to right quadriceps tendinitis. In his absence, Brandon Clarke (Achilles), Trey Jemison and Lamar Stevens figure to all be available for increased run at center. The next opportunity for Jackson to suit up will come Tuesday against the Spurs.
