JAREN JACKSON JR. NEWS

Partial practice participant Jackson (hamstring) practiced Wednesday, but he remains questionable for Friday's preseason finale versus Miami, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

Impact Jackson continues to deal with a low-grade hamstring strain, and while he has yet to be fully cleared, the fact that 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.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Jr.'s DPOY chase Jaren Jackson Jr.

OCTOBER 14 • KANSASCITY.COM

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OCTOBER 8 • DATA SKRIVE

Dealing with low-grade strain Jackson (hamstring) is dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain, although there is "no concern" that Jackson could miss Memphis' season opener on Oct. 23, Damichael Cole of The Me...

Impact Fears of Jackson dealing with a hamstring strain have been confirmed, but suffering the lowest 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.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr. available for a contract extension but may prefer to wait Memphis will prioritize keeping JJJ for the long term.

OCTOBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jaren Jackson Jr. injures his hamstring Memphis Grizzlies’ All-Star big man experienced hammy tightness in first day of training camp.

OCTOBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr. (hamstring) hurt in first practice Memphis Grizzlies standout Jaren Jackson Jr.injured his hamstring on Tuesday during the team’s first practice of the season.Grizzlies coach...

OCTOBER 1 • THESTATE.COM

Dealing with hamstring tightness Jackson experienced hamstring tightness during Tuesday's practice, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Jackson will undergo imaging to determine the severity, but coach Taylor Jenkins said the team is "anticipating a strain," per Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com. If that's the case, Jackson will likely miss the preseason and could be sidelined to start the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr. embraces the veteran role Entering his seventh season in the NBA, the Memphis Grizzlies big man is helping the rookies and new coaches learn the ropes.

SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Morant reacts to Jackson's birthday Instagram post Jaren Jackson Jr.

SEPTEMBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Desmond Bane is way better at finishing at the rim than Jaren Jackson Jr. Even though he’s a lot shorter.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SUNHERALD.COM

Jaren Jackson Jr. details infamous FBI story after pirating a show Desperate to acquire the series of ‘The Boondocks’, JJJ found himself trembling by the sudden pursuit of the FBI.

SEPTEMBER 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jaren Jackson Jr. details infamous FBI story after pirating a show Desperate to acquire the series of ‘The Boondocks’, JJJ found himself trembling by the sudden pursuit of the FBI.

SEPTEMBER 1 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jaren Jackson Jr. is salivating over playing alongside Zach Edey Zach Edey is making some good impressions in Memphis.

AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jaren Jackson Jr. is salivating over playing alongside Zach Edey Zach Edey is making some good impressions in Memphis.

AUGUST 28 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jaren Jackson Jr. explained his defensive mindset You can see why he won Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022.

AUGUST 23 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jaren Jackson Jr. explained his defensive mindset You can see why he won Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022.

AUGUST 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jaren Jackson Jr. gets his NBA 2K25 player rating Jaren Jackson Jr. is a top-50 player in the upcoming NBA 2K25 video game

AUGUST 21 • USATODAY.COM

WATCH: Michigan State's Xavier Booker works out with All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. MSU product working with the young Spartan big man

MAY 30 • 247SPORTS.COM

Confirmed out for Sunday Jackson (quadriceps) won't play Sunday against the Nuggets, as expected.

Impact Memphis' playoff hopes were over several weeks ago, so the Grizzlies essentially shut down most of their roster. Jackson ended up making 66 appearances this season, posting averages of 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 blocks, 1.2 steals and 1.8 three-pointers while shooting 44.4 percent from the field, 32.0 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the line.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return in 2023-24 Coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that there is a "good chance" Jackson (quadriceps) won't play again this season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact With Memphis already being eliminated from the playoffs, it isn't surprising to see them shut down Jackson for the rest of the season with a right quadriceps injury. The 24-year-old big man will likely end the 2023-24 campaign averaging 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals in 32.2 minutes across 66 appearances.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Jackson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact 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. However, at this point, the Grizzlies may just shut down their regulars for the final week of the regular season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Jackson (quadriceps) has been ruled out of Saturday's matchup with the 76ers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday's game Jackson has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons due to right quadriceps tendinitis.

Impact Jackson hasn't missed a game since mid-March, but he'll sit out Friday after totaling 75 points over his last two appearances. Brandon Clarke (Achilles) has also been ruled out, so Trey Jemison and Lamar Stevens could see increased run in the frontcourt Friday.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Extends hot streak Wednesday Jackson finished Wednesday's 111-101 win over the Bucks with 35 points (14-26 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes.

Impact Jackson was coming off a 40-point performance against the Pistons on Monday, and he kept the hot hand going with another high-scoring effort in Memphis' upset win Wednesday. Jackson is ending the season on a strong note and has scored at least 25 points in five of his last eight appearances.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE