The Grizzlies assigned Jackson to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Monday.
After playing 26 minutes in a starting role March 10 against the Suns, Jackson has seen his playing time drop in each of the Grizzlies' ensuing three games. The second-year forward logged just eight minutes in Saturday's blowout win over the Heat, and his assignment to the G League likely signals that he would have been at risk of falling out of the rotation had he stuck around with the Grizzlies for Monday's contest in Sacramento. Jackson will presumably stick around with the Hustle through their contest Wednesday versus the Valley Suns, though it's uncertain how much longer beyond that he'll stay in the G League.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Back to bench Friday
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Jackson is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Jackson has started in each of the Grizzlies' last two games and has averaged 11.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals over 21.5 minutes over that span. He'll go back to a reserve role Friday due to the return of Jaren Jackson (ankle).
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Starting Monday
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Jackson has been elevated to the starting lineup for Monday's contest against Phoenix.
Jackson is starting in place of Jaren Jackson, who is dealing with an ankle injury. On the season, Jackson is averaging 7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.2 blocks over 16.3 minutes.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Good to go Saturday
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Jackson (eye) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Jackson will return to action Saturday after missing Memphis' previous contest due to left corneal inflammation. Jackson is averaging 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 16.7 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Questionable to face New York
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Jackson is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks due to left corneal inflammation.
A decision on Jackson's availability will be made closer to Friday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff, although he shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions. The second-year forward has been limited to just 16 appearances this season, averaging 8.7 points and 3.2 rebounds across 16.3 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Solid total from bench in loss
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Jackson ended with 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 128-114 loss to the Clippers.
Jackson came in handy off the bench with Ja Morant taking a seat in the back-to-back. While Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard have been Morant's direct replacements in recent weeks, the South Carolina product rotated in for some backcourt work as Desmond Bane's backup during the loss. Although Jackson pops for big numbers on occasion, he's not consistent enough to warrant serious fantasy consideration.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Sees 17 minutes off bench
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Jackson supplied eight points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 17 minutes during Monday's 143-106 loss to the Knicks.
Jackson is still finding his stride after a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Memphis' rotation isn't exactly easy to break through with coach Taylor Jenkins utilizing so many players on any given night, making Jackson just a player to monitor in deeper formats for now. In his opening five games, he's shooting 35.9 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from beyond the arc, so he's likely to have some positive regression with his shot soon.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Debuts in G League
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Jackson (foot) played 27 minutes Wednesday in the G League Memphis Hustle's 132-128 overtime loss to the Rip City Remix, finishing with 18 points (5-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block.
Jackson took the court for the first time during the 2024-25 campaign, after he had been sidelined for nearly three months to begin the season while completing his recovery from the surgery he underwent Sept. 4 to repair his fractured foot. Though he saw a sizable minutes load in his first game action since the Las Vegas Summer League, Jackson could stick around in the G League to make a few more appearances before rejoining the Grizzlies. The second-year forward averaged 14.6 points in 25.7 minutes per game over his 48 appearances for the Grizzlies as a rookie. Still, with the team in much better health this season than last, Jackson may be in store for only a minor role in the rotation once he rejoins the parent club.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Not playing Monday
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Jackson (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Jackson has been progressing in his recovery from procedure he underwent in September to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot, but he's not quite ready to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut. His next opportunity to do so will be Wednesday against the Spurs.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Practicing again in G League
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The Grizzlies assigned Jackson (foot) to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Thursday.
Jackson will practice with the Hustle for the second time this season and will be recalled immediately after. The second-year forward underwent surgery in September to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot, but he appears to be drawing closer to his season debut.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Recalled to NBA
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The Grizzlies recalled Jackson from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Tuesday.
Jackson practiced with the Hustle for the next stage of his rehab and continues to trend in the right direction. Jackson underwent surgery to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot suffered during the offseason, but he's expected to return at some point in January.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Assigned to G League
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The Grizzlies assigned Jackson (foot) to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Tuesday.
Jackson will join the Hustle for their practice on Tuesday in what is the next step in his rehab. He'll be recalled after the practice and appears to be on track to return at some point in January for the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Out at least three months
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Jackson underwent a successful procedure to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot Wednesday and will be evaluated in approximately three months.
Jackson will miss at least the first month of the season while rehabbing from the procedure but is expected to make a full recovery. However, when healthy, his role remains unclear. As a rookie, the second-round pick carved out a substantial role for the injury-riddled Grizzlies. Over his final 18 regular-season appearances, Jackson averaged 20.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 34.1 minutes per game. With Ja Morant (shoulder), Marcus Smart (finger) and Desmond Bane (back) returning to full strength this offseason, Jackson will have a difficult time repeating those numbers in Year 2.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Suffers broken foot
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Jackson broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot earlier this week and will undergo surgery Sept. 4.
The Grizzlies had a rough time with injuries in the 2023-24 season, and the team is not catching a break even in the offseason. Jackson suffered the injury while playing basketball outside Dallas on Aug. 27 when he had an unstable landing on his right foot. A timetable for recovery has not been provided, but it wouldn't be surprising if Jackson is not fully recovered for the start of the regular season in late October.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Hands out six dimes in win
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Jackson dished out six assists over 32 minutes of play Thursday, adding 17 points (4-14 FG, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, two triples and one steal in an 88-77 win over the Pelicans in Las Vegas.
Jackson's season high in dimes last season was four, but he had some impressive assists during Thursday's contest, so it appears that's a part of his game that he's been working on. Scotty Pippen Jr. also showed some impressive playmaking skills during Thursday's win, handing out 11 assists to go with 17 points (6-11 FG, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, one triple, three steals and just one turnover across 29 minutes. Both players have been great in Las Vegas, but if the Grizzlies are healthy next season, it'll be tough for either to earn enough minutes to make an impact in most 12-team fantasy leagues.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Pours in 31 points Friday
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Jackson chipped in 31 points (12-23 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and three steals across 40 minutes during Friday's 123-120 loss to the Lakers.
Jackson led Memphis in scoring while putting up an efficient 7-for-13 line from beyond the arc. The seven triples tied his career-high mark, which he initially established March 20 against the Warriors. As has typically been the case for Jackson, his scoring came with little production as a rebounder or distributor, though he did tie his career-best total with three thefts in Friday's defeat.
Jackson recorded 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 111-101 win over the Bucks.
Jackson has been playing extremely well since being promoted to a starting role, scoring in double digits in each of his 10 consecutive starts while posting solid numbers overall. This was his first double-double in that span, but the rookie out of South Carolina has averaged 17.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in that stretch.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Making another start
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Jackson will enter the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Jackson will make his third career start Wednesday with the Grizzlies down several frontcourt members due to injury. In his other two starts, Jackson is averaging 24.0 points and 6.5 rebounds over 37.0 minutes.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Rejoins second unit
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Jackson will come off the bench for Tuesday's game versus Washington.
Memphis' lineups usually change by the day with the amount of injuries on the roster, and the coaching staff has been experimenting with different rotations. Despite the move to the bench, Jackson will likely maintain a big role after posting 30 points (10-19 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block across 38 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Thunder.
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Grizzlies' GG Jackson: Erupts for 30 points
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Jackson notched 30 points (10-19 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block across 38 minutes during Sunday's 124-93 loss to the Thunder.
Jackson missed the previous game with a knee issue, but given the workload he saw Sunday, it was likely a precaution. Memphis' rotations have been unpredictable due to injuries and how they've handled the eligibility of two-way players, but Jackson will usually have a key role when active.
