Jazz's Jaren Jackson: In line for Jazz debut Saturday
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Jackson (recently traded) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Magic.
Jackson was the centerpiece of a trade package sent by the Grizzlies to the Jazz on Tuesday, and the veteran big man is slated to make his debut with Utah in Saturday's road contest. He averaged 21.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.7 blocks and 1.5 steals in 31.9 minutes per game across his 10 outings prior to Tuesday's trade. The Jazz appear to be committed to a frontcourt of Jackson and Lauri Markkanen for the foreseeable future, with rookie Ace Bailey and third-year pro Keyonte George (ankle) also serving as key members of the franchise.
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Jazz's Jaren Jackson: Won't play Thursday
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Jackson (recently traded) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Jackson was dealt from Memphis to Utah on Tuesday, and he'll be unavailable Thursday while the trade gets finalized and the 26-year-old big man gets settled in with his new team. Jackson's next chance to play will come Saturday at Orlando.
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Jazz's Jaren Jackson: Traded to Utah
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The Grizzlies traded Jackson to the Jazz on Tuesday in exchange for Walter Clayton, Kyle Anderson (illness), Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang (foot) and three future first-round picks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Memphis also included Vince Williams, John Konchar and Jock Landale (neck) in the deal.
The Grizzlies are going all-in on a rebuild with this move. It's a surprise to see Jackson moved before Ja Morant, but the Jazz clearly met the high asking price with this haul of young talent and draft capital. Jackson was in the midst of a frustrating season in Memphis, but now the former Defensive Player of the Year will get a chance to rejuvenate himself with a fresh start. He figures to be the new face of the Jazz and becomes an intriguing pairing with Lauri Markkanen in the frontcourt. Jackson's debut with the Jazz likely won't come until Thursday against the Hawks at the earliest.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Powers Memphis to win
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Jackson produced 30 points (8-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 11-11 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 31 minutes during Monday's 137-128 victory over the Timberwolves.
Jackson returned from a bruised left quadriceps Monday following a one-game absence and didn't waste any time getting into a groove. He went perfect from the charity stripe and showed improvement from beyond the arc after going just 2-for-10 from three in his most recent appearance Thursday against the Pelicans. This marks Jackson's fourth time reaching the 30-point threshold in 45 appearances this season.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Gets green light Monday
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Jackson (quadriceps) is available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Jackson was upgraded to probable earlier in the day, and he's since gained clearance to run the floor Monday night after missing Saturday's clash, also against Minnesota. Vince Williams should slot back into a bench role due to Jackson's return.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Upgraded to probable
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Jackson (quadriceps) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Jackson appears likely to return to action Monday after missing Saturday's loss to Minnesota. If the 26-year-old big man is cleared to play, there would be fewer minutes available for the likes of GG Jackson, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Vince Williams. Over his last five outings, Jackson has averaged 20.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.6 blocks in 32.6 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Officially out Saturday
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Jackson (quadriceps) is out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Jackson was previously listed as doubtful, and the Grizzlies will proceed with caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With this news, the Grizzlies may lean heavily on guys like GG Jackson, Vince Williams and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Doubtful Saturday
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Jackson is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left quadriceps contusion.
The quad injury is a new concern for Jackson, who is not expected to suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. John Konchar (neck) is doubtful and Santi Aldama (knee) is out, so the Grizzlies are likely to be extremely shorthanded in the frontcourt. GG Jackson, Vince Williams and Olivier-Maxence Prosper would be candidates for increased playing time if Jackson and Konchar are ultimately ruled out.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Strong effort in loss
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Jackson closed Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Hornets with 26 points (10-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 33 minutes.
Jackson was a bright spot for the Grizzlies, posting his eighth game of the campaign with at least 26 points. This season, Jackson has been underwhelming compared to past years with averages of 19.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.5 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers on 47.9 percent shooting from the field.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Chips in 17 points in loss
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Jackson posted 17 points (8-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 31 minutes during the Grizzlies' 108-99 loss to the Rockets on Monday.
It was a struggle on offense for the Grizzlies on Monday, with Jackson co-leading the team in points with the returning Santi Aldama. Jackson was responsible for two of the Grizzlies' five blocks, and the veteran big man has posted at least two blocks in five of his last six outings. Over that six-game span, he has averaged 20.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 threes and 2.2 blocks over 31.5 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Game vs. Denver postponed
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Sunday's game for Jackson between the Grizzlies and the Nuggets has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Memphis area.
The NBA will announce a date for the rescheduled game at a later time. Jackson and the Grizzlies are next set to face the Rockets in Houston on Monday.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Double-double in loss
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Jackson chipped in 26 points (7-18 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 12 rebounds, four blocks, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 133-127 loss to the Pelicans.
Jackson went to work on the glass Friday, matching a season high with 12 rebounds. While he hasn't been an incredibly explosive scorer, the big man has now reached double figures in 19 straight games, including 11 performances of 20-plus points. That steady offensive production, paired with his well-regarded defensive impact, cements Jackson as a high-level contributor.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Will play Wednesday
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Jackson (illness) is good to go for Wednesday's game versus the Suns.
Jackson is feeling a little under the weather, but he'll power through and play in Wednesday's game. He should see some more offense coming his way with Ja Morant (calf) unavailable.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Downgraded to questionable
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Jackson (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Jackson is feeling under the weather and is now questionable for Wednesday's contest after initially being labeled probable. The 26-year-old hasn't missed a game since Nov. 22. With Santi Aldama (ankle) also questionable, the Grizzlies' frontcourt could be shorthanded against Phoenix.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Dealing with illness
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Jackson (illness) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
This is a new issue for Jackson, presumably after he woke up under the weather. He intends to play through the illness, however. During Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Jackson had a strong showing with 21 points, nine rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Hits for team-high 25 in loss
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Jackson closed with 25 points (12-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-5 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 128-121 loss to the Lakers.
Jackson's 25 points led the Grizzlies on the night, as he produced more than 20 points for the seventh time in the last nine games. Over that stretch, the 26-year-old forward is averaging 23.1 points, 7.1 boards, 2.7 blocks, 2.2 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.2 steals while shooting 52.0 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Ties season high with 31 points
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Jackson logged 31 points (11-25 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during the Grizzlies' 116-112 loss to the Wizards on Sunday.
Jackson finished Sunday as the game's leading scorer, and it was the fifth time this season he blocked four or more shots. He entered Sunday's game averaging 18.0 points per game, but he has scored at least 21 points in six of his last seven outings and has shot 50.4 percent from the field over that span, including 47.1 percent from three on 4.9 attempts per game.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Scores 24, swats five shots in win
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Jackson ended Friday's 125-104 win over the Bucks with 24 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal in 30 minutes.
Players like Ja Morant and Cedric Coward were dealing with playing time restrictions, but Jackson wasn't, and the big man was the one who carried Memphis offensively in this win. This isn't surprising, as Jackson has scored 20-plus points in five of his last six appearances. He's been doing more than just scoring, though, and the five blocks mean he's also had multiple blocks four times over that aforementioned stretch. His two-way impact has been massive for the Grizzlies, and fantasy managers are also enjoying his ability to make a consistent impact on both ends of the court.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Three rejections against Jazz
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Jackson ended Tuesday's 137-128 victory over Utah with 21 points (9-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 30 minutes.
The 26-year-old forward was productive once again, scoring more than 20 points for the fourth time in the last five games while recording multiple steals or blocks, or both, for the eighth time in nine December contests. On the month, Jackson is averaging 16.8 points, 5.7 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 threes.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Scores 22 points in loss
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Jackson produced 22 points (7-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes of Saturday's 130-122 loss to Washington.
Jackson was a bright spot for Memphis, but the team had a miserable finish to this game and snapped a two-game winning streak. Jackson is currently trending up, posting averages of 27.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals, 2.7 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers over his last three games.
