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Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is only in the midst of his second season. After an impressive rookie campaign, the former Spartans standout is really starting to grasp the NBA game as well. Jackson Jr.’s latest feat came on Monday evening against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jackson made sure to assert his dominance […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant submitted his entry for “pass of the year” in the fourth quarter of their 113-109 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Morant delivered a sick behind the back dish to Jaren Jackson Jr., who was waiting underneath the basket for a supposedly easy finish at the rim. Unfortunately, the 2018 4th […]

Going into the 2019 NBA Draft, there were some who said that Ja Morant — not Zion Williamson — would actually end up being the best player from the class. Of course, Williamson was still the talk of the town and was generally regarded as the cream of the crop. But with the way Morant has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been surprisingly feisty of late, and the youthful team currently sits with a record of 18-22, which is good enough for the 8 seed in a diluted lower echelon of the West. On Tuesday night, the Grizzlies squared off against the Houston Rockets and summarily wiped the floor with them, clobbering […]

Memphis Grizzlies second-year stud Jaren Jackson Jr. has been ballin’ this season and has been a big factor for the team’s recent three-game winning streak. The 20-year-old big man’s inspired play earned him a slot in the franchise’s record books, holding the second longest streak for tallying multiple 3-pointers in game. .@jarenjacksonjr has now made […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. has etched himself on the Memphis Grizzlies and NBA record books after his 43-point explosion against the Milwaukee Bucks. First off, the 20-year-old Michigan State product nailed seven threes and recorded 26 points in the third quarter of the game, breaking Troy Daniels’ franchise record for most points in a single quarter. […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. wants fans to remember that Ja Morant isn’t the only promising youngster playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. This poster slam against Orlando Magic forwarf Jonathan Isaac is JJJ saying that he too could be the franchise’s next star. JJJ punched it on Jonathan Isaac 😳pic.twitter.com/w2qDdCY08z — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) November 9, […]

After missing Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies second-year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. could play Wednesday versus Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jackson underwent some testing on his knee, but everything came back clean: Taylor Jenkins suggested Jaren Jackson Jr. might be a game-time decision tomorrow, but things seem to be […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins says second-year big man Jaren Jackson Jr.’s knee injury is not serious. Jackson underwent some testing on his knee, but everything came back clean: Good news: Taylor Jenkins says Jaren Jackson Jr.’s knee injury is not serious and everything came back clean. They are just being cautious. — David […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not only getting younger, but the Western Conference franchise seems to be getting better as well. Adding to the future success of the franchise, the team has formally announced that they picked up their team options for both big man Jaren Jackson Jr. and guard Grayson Allen for the 2020-21 campaign. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are officially entering a new era in the 2019-20 season. Gone are long-time servants Mark Gasol and Mike Conley, with the team now focusing on youth and looking towards a potentially bright future ahead of them. The Grizzlies are not expected to be competitive in the upcoming season, as they continue the […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley says he tells his Jazz teammates all the time how good of a player Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. can be. The Grizzlies are building the franchise around Ja Morant and Jackson Jr. now that both Conley and Marc Gasol are gone. “I rant and rave about […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. projects as exactly the type of player who would thrive playing for Team USA. After a standout debut season for which he was named First Team All-Rookie, it was easy to imagine the Memphis Grizzlies big man suiting up for his country, helping the Americans to gold on the world stage. Due […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been added to the Team USA Select roster ahead of this year’s FIBA competition in China, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been added to USA Basketball's Select Team for FIBA World Cup training camp. — Shams […]

The Memphis Grizzlies believe they got a future star in 2018 fourth overall pick Jaren Jackson Jr. Jackson had a stellar rookie year, establishing himself as the team’s cornerstone in the post Grit-and-Grind era. Unfortunately, his season was cut short after he suffered a deep thigh bruise in February 2019 that eventually ruled him out […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. is the biggest fan of Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant. JJJ made that clear when he hilariously asked for Morant’s autograph during the Summer League in Las Vegas. As Morant entertains fans in the Summer League — taking pictures and signing autographs — Jackson came to him from the bleachers, handed a […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. had an impressive rookie campaign with the Memphis Grizzlies, and he is becoming just as renowned for his humor and charisma as he is for his two-way play. From surprising former teammate Marc Gasol during the NBA Finals to making a cameo during Ja Morant’s interview in the 2019 NBA Draft, JJJ […]

On Thursday night, the Memphis Grizzlies took a couple of more steps in their rebuild, selecting Murray State guard Ja Morant with the second overall pick and then taking Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke with the 21st pick, which they acquired in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Morant and Clarke will now join second-year […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is proving to be a solid NBA player, but at just 19 years of age, he still can’t check into some hotels on his own. Jackson sent out a tweet on Tuesday morning to share the news that he was unable to check in to a hotel. He later […]

For the second straight year, the Memphis Grizzlies will pick in the top four of the NBA Draft. After taking former Michigan State standout Jaren Jackson Jr. with the fourth pick in 2018, the Grizzlies have the No. 2 overall pick next week in Brooklyn. Jackson showed flashes of brilliance throughout his rookie season. He […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. lost the perfect veteran mentor when the Memphis Grizzlies traded Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors in February. If the pair’s interaction on Thursday is any indication, though, their relationship seems poised to continue for years to come regardless. During the Raptors’ NBA Finals media availability at Oracle Arena, Gasol was surprised […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers big man Channing Frye dropped some impromptu advice for Memphis Grizzlies youngster Jaren Jackson Jr. as the two recently guested on a portion of TNT’s playoff broadcast. According to the one-time NBA champ, one of the secrets to success in this league is to continually work on your weaknesses: .@channingfrye gives some […]

Be it by fate or by luck, the Memphis Grizzlies landed the No. 2 overall pick in Tuesday night’s NBA Draft Lottery. At this point, it’s not clear which prospect the team has their eye on, but director of player support Elliot Perry seems to like the idea of pairing Ja Morant with Jaren Jackson. […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. has proven himself to be one of the most promising young big men in the league today. However, despite a very impressive debut season, the 19-year-old still recognizes his need to improve on several aspects of his game. Jackson recently spoke with Michael Wallace of NBA.com to detail which […]

It could be argued that the Memphis Grizzlies are already set on giving the keys to the franchise to prized rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. However, after recently concluding a very promising rookie campaign, the 19-year-old expressed that he does not feel the heavy load of the expectations that many have so quickly set on him. […]

Marvin Bagley III, the number two overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, was a head-scratching decision for many draft experts and NBA pundits when his name was called. With Luka Doncic still on the board, many thought the Kings were crazy to take the Bag Man over Luka – one of the best prospects […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ season is all but over. It would take a legendary run for the team to make a late-season playoff push. They’re simply out of time. But that doesn’t mean all is doom-and-gloom for Memphis. They can still play entertaining basketball down the stretch, and their players can still have some fun both […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff told local reporters on Wednesday he doesn’t expect rookie big man Jaren Jackson Jr. to return to the lineup anytime soon. Jackson Jr. is dealing with a right quad injury. He last featured for the Grizzlies on Feb. 13 against the Chicago Bulls and played 15 minutes in the 2019 Rising […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. has been diagnosed with a quad injury that puts him out indefinitely. J.B. Bicketstaff, the team’s head coach, gave out some more information regarding the severity of the 19-year-old’s injury. Bickerstaff says Jaren Jackson Jr. had an MRI and it revealed a deep bruise on his right quad. Says […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie big man Jaren Jackson Jr. has suffered a right quad injury and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Grizzlies, who have one of the worst records in the NBA, will smartly be cautious with their promising young stud. Sources: Memphis Grizzlies rookie forward Jaren Jackson […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie big man Jaren Jackson Jr. thought Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Luka Doncic was a “myth” when the Slovenian was getting all this hype last summer leading up to the 2018 NBA Draft. Jackson Jr. says he didn’t meet Doncic until Draft Day. .@jarenjacksonjr on Luka Doncic entering the league: "I thought he […]

Phoenix Suns rookie big man Deandre Ayton says the 2018-19 rookie class is unique and the future of the NBA. Deandre Ayton was the No. 1 overall pick by the Suns. Marvin Bagley III went No. 2 to the Sacramento Kings, followed by Luka Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks, Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Memphis […]

As he heads to Charlotte for All-Star weekend, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. is also answering questions on Twitter. The Grizzlies started a #JJJAllStar campaign allowing fans to ask Jackson about the NBA lifestyle. One inquirer wondered what Jackson felt as the hardest part about being in the NBA, to which he responded: Back […]

If Zach Randolph leaving the Memphis Grizzlies for the Sacramento Kings during the summer of 2017 did not signal the official end of the Grit ‘n Grind era, then the Grizzlies’ trade of Marc Gasol at the Thursday deadline certainly did. After 10-and-a-half seasons in Memphis, Gasol was dealt to the Toronto Raptors at the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will have Mike Conley and Jaren Jackson Jr. back in the lineup when they face the New York Knicks on Sunday, the team announced. Garrett Temple will miss his fifth straight game with a left shoulder  sprain. Both Conley and Jackson missed the Grizzlies’ last game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Conley […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly motivated to begin reshaping the roster around rookie big man Jaren Jackson Jr., according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Grizzlies are in 14th place in the Western Conference standings and it looks like they are finally going to start a complete rebuild. Memphis is on its way to missing the […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr drove to the basket against Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward. After he missed the shot, he fell onto the ground, grabbing the offensive rebound. Jackson then tried to shoot it while sitting down. Hayward had to have been shocked, but he swatted the ball away. A very hilarious moment […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are offering free tickets to all furloughed government employees on MLK Day. We’re offering free tickets to Monday’s game to all furloughed government employees at @FedExForum Box Office while supplies last. 🐻 🎟️ Details 🔽https://t.co/goFcj3ELPo — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 18, 2019 Monday’s game will be a celebration of the late, great […]