There are 496 article(s) tagged Jaren Jackson Jr.:

• May 2021

  • 5 takeaways from Game 1: 4th quarter Ja, JJJ’s adjustments and more

    The Dillon Brooks Show continued its tour, and Utah’s decision to hold out its star player showed its thought process.

    By Chris Herrington May 24, 2021

  • Grizzlies win and Twitter takes notice

    Friday night the Ja Morant led Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the NBA playoffs with a thrilling overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry. Check out what we found on Twitter.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 22, 2021

  • Jackson out, Valanciunas doubtful against Mavericks Tuesday night

    The Grizzlies could be without two starters tonight as they fight for play-in seeding. 

    By Drew Hill May 11, 2021

  • Herrington: Grizzlies’ new starting lineup has rough past, but might work

    This Kyle Anderson — a more willing shooter and more confident all-around offensive player — alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. might be a formula that works. Only time will tell. 

    By Chris Herrington May 09, 2021

  • Jackson starts, Melton catches fire as Grizzlies beat Raptors

    De’Anthony Melton made five 3-point shots in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. started for the first time this season.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 109, Raptors 99

    By Drew Hill May 08, 2021

  • Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s return has been expectedly rocky, but it’s not just him

    The Grizzlies have a losing record when Jackson plays, but coincidence and circumstances have contributed to the situation.

    By Chris Herrington May 07, 2021

• April 2021

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies are in a playoff race; it’s time they embraced it

    The team is facing at least three lineup disruptions, and there are just 11 regular-season games left to piece together the puzzle.

    By Chris Herrington April 29, 2021

  • Grizzlies notebook: Ja Morant has ‘I told you so’ shooting month

    The Grizzlies’ seven-game marathon trip was a revelation in more ways than one.

    By Drew Hill April 27, 2021

  • Grizzlies end road trip with loss to Nuggets

    The seven-game road trip is finally over, but in brutal fashion. 

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    Box score: Nuggets 120, Grizzlies 96

    By Drew Hill April 26, 2021

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. out, Jonas Valanciunas questionable Sunday

    Jaren Jackson Jr. will rest his knee following his first two games of the season. 

    By Drew Hill April 24, 2021

  • Calkins: Jaren Jackson Jr. makes a (not very) triumphant return

    Jaren Jackson Jr. returned to play for the Grizzlies Wednesday night. That’s the good news. The bad news was the rest of the game. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 22, 2021

  • Disappointing Grizzlies loss ruins return of Jaren Jackson Jr.

    The Grizzlies let a bad loss spoil a strong return from star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who finished with 15 points. 

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    Box score: Clippers 117, Grizzlies 105

    By Drew Hill April 22, 2021

  • Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. to play Wednesday against Clippers

    Jackson, who has been out since the start of the season, will come off the bench and play a limited number of minutes.

    By Drew Hill April 21, 2021

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. upgraded to questionable

    Jaren Jackson Jr. was upgraded on the injury report ahead of the Grizzlies’ game against the Clippers. 

    By Drew Hill April 21, 2021

  • Six questions (and thoughts) ahead of Jaren Jackson Jr.'s return

    When Jaren Jackson Jr. comes back, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins will have some tough decisions to make. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington April 19, 2021

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill April 19, 2021

  • 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.

    By Chris Herrington April 02, 2021

  • 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.”

    By Drew Hill April 02, 2021

• March 2021

  • 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.

    By Chris Herrington March 29, 2021

  • 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?

    By Drew Hill March 29, 2021

  • Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. slated to return in April

    Team vice president Zach Kleiman updates the status of the forward, among other roster scenarios. 

    By Drew Hill March 26, 2021

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. still working toward return

    Jaren Jackson Jr. is still working towards a return, but when can Grizzlies fans expect him back?

    By Drew Hill March 15, 2021

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill March 11, 2021

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill March 09, 2021

• February 2021

  • 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.

    By Chris Herrington February 08, 2021