Jaren Jackson Jr drops cryptic tweet surrounding his future with Grizzlies

The Grizzlies were one of the most talked about teams for the entire 2022-2023 season.

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Some of it were due to their success as one of the youngest teams in the league, while some of it were due to their off court problems.

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While they still did manage to finish second in the west, they were defeated in the first round by the Lakers in six games.

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It was an unfortunate end to arguably the best regular season in Grizzlies history and Jackson Jr knows it.

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He went on Twitter a few days after getting eliminated to share his thoughts on the season.

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"Memphis I’m forever grateful," Jackson said.

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The tweet could merely be a thank you for their fans who supported the team, but that didn't stop people from speculating his future.

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If Jackson Jr were to leave, the Grizzlies would most likely have to receive a trade package that sets them up for now and the future.

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But with Jackson still having three years left on his contract, it's looking less likely he parts ways with the team that drafted him in 2018.

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