There are 469 article(s) tagged Jaren Jackson Jr.:

• January 2024

  • Memphis is gutted for Ja Morant. Let’s hope he can maintain his joy.

    Everything you need to know about the NBA All-Star’s season-ending shoulder injury and its impact on the Grizzlies going forward.

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    Ja Morant out for season after tear in shoulder

    By Drew Hill January 09, 2024

  • That’s the formula: Minus Morant, Grizzlies storm back to beat Suns

    The Grizzlies star point guard was on the bench in a sling, but Jaren Jackson Jr., Vince Williams Jr., Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart lifted the team to come back win on the road.

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    Box score: Grizzlies 121, Suns, 115

    Ja Morant out with shoulder injury vs. Suns

    By Drew Hill January 08, 2024

  • Herrington: Grizzlies playoff chances, Marcus Smart’s start and more

    At a 5-4 pace the rest of the way, the Grizzlies would finish 38-44. Based on current winning percentages for other teams, that would not be enough to get the final play-in spot.

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    Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players recognize important road trip ahead

    By Chris Herrington January 04, 2024

• December 2023

  • It takes perfection: Trying to defend the full-strength Grizzlies no easy task

    Opposing coaches Quin Snyder, Rick Carlisle and Willie Green explain why defending the Grizzlies with Ja Morant in the lineup is so challenging. “You have to try to be perfect,” Snyder said. 

    By Drew Hill December 25, 2023

  • Grizzlies’ big three continue dominance in win over Hawks

    Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 87 points on Saturday. It is the third straight game they have each scored 20 or more points. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 125, Hawks 119

    By Drew Hill December 23, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: Can Jaren Jackson Jr.'s production stick?

    Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 28.5 points since the start of December. When Ja Morant returns, can Jackson remain just as impactful?

    By Drew Hill December 14, 2023

  • Grizzlies battle, but fall short against Suns stars

    The Grizzlies fought hard against the Suns, but fell short after a fourth-quarter push. 

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    Box score: Suns 116, Grizzlies 109

    By Drew Hill December 03, 2023

• November 2023

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies are 0-4 and can’t score. What’s next?

    The Memphis Grizzlies are 0-4 for the first time since 2004 (when they won 45 games and made the playoffs, by the way) and they cannot score. Their offense currently ranks 26th out of 30 NBA teams.

    By Chris Herrington November 01, 2023

• October 2023

  • ‘Sad’ Grizzlies need Jaren Jackson Jr. to step up after Steven Adams loss. Marcus Smart knows he can do it

    The Grizzlies expressed their disappointment that Steven Adams will miss the season on Monday. The team leaders now turn to Jaren Jackson Jr. to step up his rebounding game. 

    By Drew Hill October 24, 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Explaining offensive changes

    Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington share what they know about the Grizzlies’ offensive changes under new assistant Patrick St. Andrews and head coach Taylor Jenkins.

    By Drew Hill October 11, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: Like Dirk Nowitzki, Jaren Jackson Jr. trying to slow down

    Jaren Jackson Jr. said he has been watching film of Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Garnett in an effort to slow down the game. 

    By Drew Hill October 05, 2023

  • Herrington: With Morant sidelined, ‘Des & Trip’ prepare for their Grizzlies moment

    Perhaps alone on this roster, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. — Des & Trip — help the Grizzlies on both ends of the court and at multiple positions.

    By Chris Herrington October 05, 2023

  • ‘Vacation kind of sucked’: The Grizzlies are back.

    Here are the best quotes from Steven Adams, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart and others from Grizzlies Media Day.

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    Derrick Rose on return to Memphis: ‘It feels like divine timing’

    By Drew Hill October 02, 2023

• September 2023

  • Herrington: Six areas of intrigue as Grizzlies open training camp

    With Ja Morant’s 25-game league suspension, the exit of free agent Dillon Brooks and the addition of Marcus Smart, here’s what to look for as the season approaches. 

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    By Chris Herrington September 28, 2023

  • Memphis Grizzlies podcast: FIBA World Cup recap, preseason chatter

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the FIBA World Cup and discuss the state of the Grizzlies’ roster heading into the beginning of training camp.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington September 15, 2023

  • Grizzlies notebook: FIBA World Cup grades, training camp expectations, roster moves

    As basketball season approaches, many are anticipating a heated battle between Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart during training camp. 

    By Drew Hill September 11, 2023

  • Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s World Cup a portrait of underperformance and misuse

    “It’s hard not to be conspiratorial when the three players out to illness in the final game for Team USA were perhaps the three American players most ill-served by the experience.”

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    Dillon Brooks leads Canada to bronze medal over Team USA

    By Chris Herrington September 11, 2023

  • Dillon Brooks leads Canada to bronze medal over Team USA

    Former Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks scored 39 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and Canada won its first medal at a global men’s tournament since 1936 by topping the U.S. 127-118 in the third-place game in Manila on Sunday.

    By The Associated Press September 10, 2023

  • Germany defeats Team USA in World Cup semifinal

    Andreas Obst scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and Germany shredded the U.S. defense for much of the way in its first win over the Americans — 113-111 in the World Cup semifinals on Friday night.

    By The Associated Press September 08, 2023

  • Team USA blows out Italy in World Cup quarterfinals

    Jaren Jackson Jr. struggles again with early foul trouble, but Team USA advances to Friday’s semifinals.

    By The Associated Press September 05, 2023

  • Team USA falls to Lithuania in FIBA World Cup

    The U.S. is going to the Paris Olympics next summer. Lithuania made sure that was the only good development for the Americans on Sunday night, when it pulled off a basketball World Cup stunner.

    By The Associated Press September 03, 2023

  • FIBA World Cup: USA sneaks by Montenegro, Spain drops first game

    The United States and Jaren Jackson Jr. rallied late to beat Montenegro at the FIBA World Cup. Next up is a rebounding test against former Grizzlies teammate Jonas Valanciunas. 

    By Drew Hill September 01, 2023

• August 2023

  • FIBA World Cup: Now it gets fun for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Grizzlies fans

    The United States has cruised at the FIBA World Cup so far, but that could soon change. Next up for Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Americans are two games against NBA-level centers. 

    By Drew Hill August 30, 2023

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. swats in USA win over Greece at FIBA World Cup

    Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked two shots on Monday as the United States advanced to 2-0 in group play at the FIBA World Cup. 

    By Drew Hill August 28, 2023

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 12 as Team USA romps in World Cup opener

    Jaren Jackson Jr. had 12 points, four rebounds and a block in his FIBA World Cup debut as Team USA defeated New Zealand, 99-72, in their opening game of the competition in Manila, Philippines.

    By Chris Herrington August 26, 2023