There are 181 article(s) tagged Jaren Jackson Jr.:

• April 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

  • What will delayed games mean for the Grizz?

    Memphis won’t play again until the Jan. 27 game against the Chicago Bulls.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington January 21, 2021

  • 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. 

    By Drew Hill January 06, 2021

• December 2020

  • 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.

    By Chris Herrington December 28, 2020

  • 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.

    By Chris Herrington December 17, 2020

  • 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.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington December 10, 2020

  • 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. 

    By Chris Herrington December 10, 2020

  • ‘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. 

    By Drew Hill December 09, 2020

  • 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.

    By Chris Herrington, Drew Hill December 04, 2020

  • Herrington: Grizzlies confront imperfect answers to the absence of Jaren Jackson Jr.

    Here are some scenarios as the Grizzlies await his return.

    By Chris Herrington December 04, 2020