Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded to doubtful; Jonas Valanciunas out
There were several major updates to the Memphis injury report prior to Monday’s game vs. Denver.
Topic: Jaren Jackson Jr.
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April 2021
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Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr. reminds us of what we’ve missed, on and off the floor
As much as his outside shot and above-the-rim defense is needed, his self-aware humor is missed.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. misses you, Memphis
The forward, who says his return is coming by the end of the month, says he has been “following the plan.”
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March 2021
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Herrington: With trade-deadline dust settling, Grizzlies lock in to playoff race
The teams in the West are settling into three categories. Here’s what the Grizzlies face.
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Grizzlies Insider: Designer may lace up a deal for Ja Morant signature shoe
Ja Morant has already debuted several new Nike adapt shoes, exclusive player’s edition sneakers, and labeled himself the “cozy king” of tech suits. Could a signature shoe deal be on the way?
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Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. slated to return in April
Team vice president Zach Kleiman updates the status of the forward, among other roster scenarios.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. still working toward return
Jaren Jackson Jr. is still working towards a return, but when can Grizzlies fans expect him back?
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Jaren Jackson Jr. status expected to be updated later this month
Grizzlies fans eager to see the forward back on the court will have to wait at least a few more weeks.
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When Jaren Jackson Jr. returns, Grizzlies will go ‘full throttle’
Memphis faces a cramped second half of the schedule and is more than ready to have Jackson’s talents back.
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February 2021
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Herrington: What’s wrong with Ja Morant?
Beyond the frustration, the Grizzlies guard Morant also is missing some of his usual partners in the team’s lineups.
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Grizzlies raising expectations
Memphis’ seven-game winning streak over nearly a month’s span was enough to bring the Grizzlies from a below .500 group to fifth in the West standings. Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss their expectations the rest of the way based on the latest developments.
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Justise Winslow hopes to return this month from ‘freak’ hip injury
Another Grizzlies starter, Jaren Jackson Jr., who had meniscus surgery, will spend the month ramping up for a return to play, according to a league source.
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Grizzlies Insider: Monday’s injury news frustrating, but positive
Justise Winslow hasn’t played a game in a Memphis uniform since the team traded for him over a year ago, and Jaren Jackson Jr. is taking longer to recovery from his knee surgery than he hoped. But the latest update is positive.
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Herrington: Dillon Brooks finds the balance, Ja Morant’s All-Star bid needs work
Here also is a compare-and-contrast injury evaluation for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justise Winslow.
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January 2021
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The questions remain on Jaren Jackson Jr., Justise Winslow
The Grizzlies still have not provided specifics about each player’s return timeline, and the league is already 25% through the season.
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Grizzlies: 13 takeaways 13 games into the regular season
It’s not the break the team wanted, but the rash of postponements could help get Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the court together for more games.
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Herrington: As Grizzlies await return, team’s paths might be shifting
Plus: We’re accepting submissions to the mailbag, but with a twist.
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What will delayed games mean for the Grizz?
Memphis won’t play again until the Jan. 27 game against the Chicago Bulls.
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Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr.: Injuries can’t dull their enthusiasm, towel waving, high-fiving
While recovering from his ankle injury, Ja Morant has purposely asked to sit close to the floor so he can bring the energy off the bench to his teammates.
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December 2020
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Herrington: Savor Ja Morant in motion amid rough Grizzlies start
Don’t stress about 0-2. Just enjoy Ja Morant’s magic as we await the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and for the Memphis Grizzlies bench to step up.
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The Memphis 10: Charley Pride, Tiger hoops and 2021: The year pizza replaces COVID
Plus, what we mean when we talk about defunding the police and where to get a good tamale in Midtown on Saturdays.
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Let’s take one more preseason preview
The Grizzlies will get the preseason underway on Saturday in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss their expectations for the four preseason games and break down the best sound bites from the Grizzlies training camp press conferences.
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The Memphis 10: COVID confessions, generic fun at Liberty Park and more
Dolly versus Marsha; Christmas lights at Shelby Farms, Memphis Zoo and the Botanic Garden; and Don Bryant’s Grammy nomination.
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‘Positionless basketball’ seems new age, but vital to Grizzlies
The Grizzlies will need to rely on interchangeability if they want to survive a tough opening stretch without two starters.
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Podcast: The difficult task of replacing Jaren Jackson Jr.
Prior to the NBA’s schedule release, Daily Memphian Grizzlies beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington break down the plan to replace Jaren Jackson Jr. in the starting lineup and where the youngest team in the NBA will need to improve if they want to make a run to the playoffs.
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