There are 489 article(s) tagged Jaren Jackson Jr.:

• April 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

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 04, 2021

  • 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. 

    By Drew Hill February 01, 2021

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill February 01, 2021

  • 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.

    By Chris Herrington February 01, 2021

• January 2021

  • 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. 

    By Drew Hill January 28, 2021

  • 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. 

    By Drew Hill January 25, 2021

  • Herrington: As Grizzlies await return, team’s paths might be shifting

    Plus: We’re accepting submissions to the mailbag, but with a twist.

    By Chris Herrington January 25, 2021