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According to Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo, Jackson suffered a "relatively serious" foot injury in Saturday's 129-110 win over Brooklyn, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Jackson logged only three minutes versus the Nets before exiting the contest and eventually being ruled out. While "the team will continue to evaluate" his status, it doesn't sound like he will be on the floor Monday in Washington. The 21-year-old has appeared in 12 regular-season games during the 2026-27 campaign, averaging 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 15.0 minutes per outing. Assuming Jackson misses time, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks could see more minutes.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Won't return Saturday
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Jackson (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Nets.
Jackson scored three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) in three minutes off the bench prior to exiting Saturday's game due to a left foot injury. Taylor Hendricks and Olivier-Maxence Prosper should get a slight bump in minutes with Jackson out.
Jackson finished with 14 points (4-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 22 minutes during Friday's 142-111 victory over the Pelicans.
Jackson had his best all-around performance of the season, logging at least 20 minutes for just the third time in 11 appearances. Memphis dominated New Orleans, allowing the bench unit to play additional minutes. While this was certainly a 12-team caliber line, managers shouldn't be too quick to overreact, given he had scored a total of just 11 points in his previous four games.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Drops 21 points against Sacramento
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Jackson logged 21 points (7-10 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Saturday's 136-105 win over the Kings.
Jackson scored 12 of his 21 points in the second quarter to extend Memphis' halftime lead to 11, and he finished as the Grizzlies' third-leading scorer behind Cameron Boozer (27 points) and Isaiah Stewart (24 points). It was the first time since April 3 that Jackson scored 20-plus points in a regular-season game, and he'll finish the month of October having averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 threes over 16.8 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Back to bench
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Jackson will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Kings, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Jackson got the start Friday due to Cedric Coward (wrist) being out, but he will return to a reserve role Sunday with Coward back in action. In two appearances, Jackson is averaging 7.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 17.0 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Starting Friday
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Jackson will start Friday against the Warriors, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Jackson is getting the start with Cedric Coward (wrist) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells, Cameron Boozer and Zach Edey. As a starter last season, Jackson averaged 16.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.6 triples and 1.0 blocks per game on 50/39/77 shooting splits.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Collects eight rebounds
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Jackson logged 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 123-103 win over the Jazz.
Jackson's fantasy arrow appears to be pointing up following Opening Night. The forward seems to have beaten out Taylor Hendricks and Olivier-Maxence Prosper for a reserve role in the frontcourt.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Absent from injury report
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Jackson (ankle) is off the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Jazz.
Jackson is good to go for the start of the season after dealing with a tweaked ankle. He's battling with Taylor Hendricks and Olivier-Maxence Prosper for playing time in the frontcourt in the early going.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Won't play Friday
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Jackson has been ruled out for Friday's exhibition against the Hornets due to an ankle injury, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.
Head coach Tuomas Iisalo said that Jackson tweaked his ankle during Friday's preseason win over the Bulls, so he'll miss Friday's preseason finale and will be listed as "day-to-day." For now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular season opener against the Jazz.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Leads bench in scoring Friday
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Jackson finished Friday's 104-100 preseason win over the Bulls with 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 17 minutes.
Jackson ended up leading the Grizzlies in field-goal attempts and finished Friday's exhibition contest as the team's second-leading scorer behind Ty Jerome (16 points). Jackson has enjoyed some success in Memphis since being selected by the franchise in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft, though he figures to be limited to a bench role given the offseason additions of Cameron Boozer (2026 Draft) and Jerami Grant (trade).
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Logs 15 points from bench
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Jackson posted 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and a steal across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 122-118 preseason loss to the Magic.
Jackson followed up a strong preseason debut with another strong scoring night and also contributed on the glass. He's in the final year of his contract and fighting for minutes in a crowded wing rotation that added Jerami Grant in the offseason, so continuing his steady preseason work is his best chance to move up the depth chart.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Notches 14 points in preseason
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Jackson recorded 14 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 16 minutes during Monday's 132-123 preseason win over Atlanta.
Jackson provided instant offense and didn't commit a turnover during his limited action. He's not considered a favorite for a starting spot, but performances like Monday's could help him earn minutes in a crowded wing and forward rotation.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Faces competition for steady playing time
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With Cameron Boozer, Karim Lopez (undisclosed) and Jerami Grant now in the mix, Jackson faces increased competition for playing time in the 2026-27 campaign.
The Grizzlies are expected to focus on developing their young talent this season, though Jackson still faces plenty of competition for minutes. Memphis drafted Boozer and Lopez in June before acquiring Grant in the Ja Morant deal later that month. Jackson has flashed potential throughout his time in the NBA, which the Grizzlies rewarded this summer by exercising his $2.4 million team option. The 21-year-old's long-term upside could help him retain a meaningful role, but he isn't guaranteed steady minutes when the team is at full strength. Jackson is coming off a solid season for an injury-riddled Grizzlies squad in 2025-26, averaging 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 combined steals-plus-blocks while shooting 49.6 percent from the field across 21.4 minutes per game in 55 regular-season appearances (28 starts).
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Team option exercised
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The Grizzlies exercised Jackson's (knee) $2.4 million team option Monday, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports.
Jackson has shown flashes offensively but struggled to stay healthy and put everything together in his first three seasons. However, the Grizzlies are still believers in his long-term upside. Across 55 regular-season contests in 2025-26, he averaged 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 49.6 percent shooting from the field.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Out for finale
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Jackson (knee) is out for Sunday's season finale against the Rockets.
Jackson will be sidelined for a third consecutive game to end his 2025-26 campaign. Jackson started the year slowly but picked things up once the Grizzlies committed to a rebuild. Over his final 27 appearances, he averaged 17.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 blocks in 25.8 minutes.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Ruled out for Friday
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Jackson (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Jackson will miss a second consecutive contest due to left knee soreness. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Sunday'regular-season finale against Houston. In the meantime, Toby Okani and Dariq Whitehead are candidates for increased playing time in the injury-riddled Memphis frontcourt.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Sitting out Wednesday
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Jackson (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus Denver.
Jackson continues to move in and out of the lineup due to nagging left knee soreness. With the forward sidelined Wednesday, fantasy managers should expect Taylor Hendricks, Toby Okani and Dariq Whitehead to each take on meaningful playing time in the frontcourt.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Absent from injury report
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Jackson (knee) is available for Monday's game versus Cleveland.
After missing Sunday's loss to Milwaukee with left knee soreness, Jackson has been removed from the injury report. He's looking to extend a streak of double-digit scoring games to 23 straight Monday, with Jackson averaging 18.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 blocks in 26.0 minutes per game during this streak.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Listed out vs. Milwaukee
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Jackson (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
As expected, Jackson has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss his first matchup since March 20 while tending to left knee soreness. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Monday against the Cavaliers.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Doubtful for Sunday
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Jackson is doubtful to play Sunday in Milwaukee due to left knee soreness.
Taylor Hendricks will likely be starting and getting all the run he can handle Sunday evening with Jackson out. There should also be more minutes available for Taj Gibson.
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