Jackson didn't play Sunday for Team USA during the FIBA World Cup third-place game against Canada due to an illness, Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reports.
Brandon Ingram missed the semifinal matchup versus Germany due to the same issue, and it appears he passed it to Jackson and Paolo Banchero, who were both sidelined Sunday. All three players should be good to go for their respective training camps in October, but it was certainly a disheartening way to end a disappointing tournament for Team USA.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Notches double-double in win
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Jackson logged 18 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 116-99 victory over the Lakers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Jackson finished with a team-high-tying rebound total en route to tallying one of three double-doubles on the Grizzlies in the Game 5 victory. Jackson, who notched a perfect shooting mark from the free throw line, has surpassed the 15-point mark in three postseason games while finishing with a double-double in two straight contests.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Withers against Lakers defense
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Jackson ended Saturday's 111-101 loss to the Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 13 points (4-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and two steals in 32 minutes.
Jackson finished with one of his worst totals in recent memory, as he was unable to get anything going to begin the game. Jackson failed to score in the first half, and although he contributed 11 points and three rebounds in the third quarter, the Defensive Player of the Year's final stat line was his worst since his nine-point, eight-rebound total against the Clippers at the end of March.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Scores 18, swats three shots
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Jackson contributed 18 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 103-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Jackson had to leave the game at one point, but he logged heavy minutes and thrived on both ends of the court. Jackson has been a key player for Memphis all season long, and he might be tasked to do a bit more on offense if Ja Morant (hand) misses Game 3 on Saturday.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Named Defensive Player of the Year
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Jackson has been named the 2022-23 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Jackson takes home his first DPOY trophy and it was well-earned. Despite only playing in 64 games, he ranked third in total blocks (191), first in blocks per game (3.0), and was the anchor of Memphis' No. 3 ranked defense this season. Jackson also held his opponents to an NBA-low 46.9 percent shooting at the rim, and at 23 years old, he became the second-youngest player ever to win the award. Brook Lopez finished as the runner-up, receiving 31 first-place votes to Jackson's 56. Evan Mobley (8), Draymond Green (3), Bam Adebayo (1) and Joel Embiid (1) were the other players to receive at least one first-place vote.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Scores game-high 31 points
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Jackson had 31 points (13-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Jackson was the lone bright spot for the Grizzlies, who struggled to gain any momentum in Game 1 before getting blown out in crunch time. His game-high 31 points gives the Defensive Player of the Year candidate seven 30-plus-point outings this season.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Good to go for Game 1
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Jackson (elbow) will play in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round against the Lakers on Sunday.
Jackson, along with the rest of the Grizzlies' starting unit, sat out the regular-season finale but has been cleared for the team's playoff opener. Prior to his one-game absence, Jackson had recorded more than 30 points in three of his previous four appearances.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Out Sunday
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Jackson (elbow) will hit the sidelines for Memphis' regular-season finale versus the Thunder.
With JJJ watching from the sidelines Sunday, along with the rest of Memphis' regular starters, the Grizzlies will go with a starting five featuring Ziaire Williams, John Konchar, Vince Williams, David Roddy and Kenneth Lofton. Jackson won't play in the regular-season finale, but it would be shocking if this minor elbow issue impacted his status for the playoffs.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Doubtful for season finale
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Jackson (left elbow soreness) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Jackson is joined by Santi Aldama (elbow) on the injury report as doubtful for Sunday's game. Both players could sit with the Grizzlies locked into the No. 2 seed. If that's the case, Xavier Tillman, David Roddy, Kenneth Lofton and Ziaire Williams (foot) could all see massive frontcourt roles.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Phenomenal season continues
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Jackson ended with 36 points (12-18 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 137-114 victory over the Bucks.
Jackson dominated an undermanned Bucks team, topping 30 points for the third time in the past four games. He is basically a first-round player for the season, averaging 18.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 3.0 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers. Outside of assists, he is essentially a positive contributor across every major category, making him a solid second-round target next season and beyond.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Drops season-high 40 points in loss
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Jackson finished Wednesday's 138-131 overtime loss to the Pelicans with a season-high 40 points (13-28 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 11-12 FT) to go with nine rebounds, four blocks, three assists and one steal in 41 minutes.
With Ja Morant (hip) sitting out and most of the Grizzlies' other options in the frontcourt sidelined or exiting early with injuries, Jackson was forced to play more minutes and take on a larger portion of the offensive burden than usual. He took on a massive 36.5 percent usage rate in the contest, and thanks to a heavy volume of shot attempts and some efficient shooting at the free-throw line, Jackson finished just three points shy of matching a career-best scoring total. He complemented the scoring with his typical elite blocks production to register what might have been the best fantasy line of the night across all eight NBA games.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Heats up from three
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Jackson totaled 31 points (11-20 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 30 minutes during Sunday's 128-107 loss to Chicago.
Jackson led Memphis with 31 points, his fourth outing of the season with at least 30. He also set a season high with five made triples. It was a nice bounce-back performance after the 23-year-old scored just nine points Friday without making a three. However, Jackson swatted only one shot, as it was just the 13th time in 60 games that he has not blocked multiple shots.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Off injury report
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Jackson (calf) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Clippers.
A handful of Grizzlies players rested during Wednesday's loss to the Clippers -- Jackson among them. He'll be back Friday and is coming off eight consecutive double-digit scoring efforts, averaging 24.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals during this stretch.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Officially ruled out
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Jackson (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Jackson has been downgraded from doubtful to out due to left calf soreness. Santi Aldama and David Roddy are candidates to see increased minutes in his absence. Jackson's next chance to suit up is Friday's rematch with the Clippers.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Unlikely to play Wednesday
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Jackson (calf) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
In all likelihood, Jackson will sit for the second half of a back-to-back set after totaling 16 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in 26 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Magic. His absence is expected to be precautionary, so it's safe to assume Jackson will be back in action Friday during a rematch against the Clippers. However, fantasy managers should still confirm that's the case when the initial injury report for that contest is released.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Productive despite foul trouble
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Jackson supplied 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks across 26 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 113-108 win over the Magic.
Jackson picked up a few early fouls, limiting him to just 26 minutes in the win. Despite the reduced minutes, he turned in another strong performance, continuing what has been a breakout season for arguably the best shot blocker in the NBA. Currently putting up borderline first-round value for the season, Jackson has certainly been a difference-maker across a range of formats. Sneaking a peek toward next season, managers are likely going to have to target him in the second round of a lot of drats.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Pours in season-high 37 points
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Jackson produced a season-high 37 points (14-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-11 FT) to go with 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 130-125 win over the Rockets.
Jackson stepped up big time while Ja Morant missed the previous nine games, and even though the star point guard returned to action in a bench role Wednesday, Jackson didn't let off the gas. Over the last 10 games, Jackson is averaging 24.1 points, 6.9 boards, 1.9 blocks, 1.7 three-pointers, 1.3 assists and 0.9 steals while converting at a 53.5 percent rate from the field.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Another big offensive effort
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Jackson provided 28 points (10-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 23 minutes during Monday's 112-108 victory over the Mavericks.
Jackson led Memphis with 28 points in the win, marking his fourth straight contest of 25 points or more -- the first time in his career he has accomplished that feat. Over the four-game stretch, he's averaging 28.0 points per contest on 60.3 percent shooting from the field. Jackson's output was especially impressive Monday because he battled foul trouble and played just 23 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Available Monday
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Jackson (calf) is available for Monday's contest against Dallas, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
After being viewed as uncertain due to calf soreness, Jackson will officially suit up for his 19th consecutive appearance. The All-Star forward has recorded three straight games with at least 25 points, averaging 28.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 blocks across that stretch.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson: Questionable Monday
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Jackson is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to left calf soreness.
Jackson has been on a tear recently, averaging 28.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game over his last three appearances. If he's unavailable Monday, David Roddy and Santi Aldama would be candidates to see increased playing time.
