
Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr has undergone surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right foot and will miss four to six months. This is a blow to the team that will keep the versatile big man out at the start of the NBA season. Memphis is coming off an NBA season where they finished second in the Western Conference and lost to the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr., underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right foot on Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 months, sources tell ESPN. Jackson is expected to make a full recovery. pic.twitter.com/RBFlyYiiUq
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2022
Last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game. He paired those numbers with a field goal percentage of 41.5 percent and a three-point percentage of 31.9 percent. This is a blow defensively to the team and will also impact their offense. It is possible the big man does not return to the court until the beginning of 2023 or just before the new year begins.
Jaren Jackson Jr. played 78 games last season and repeatedly spoke about how playing more than 58 games in a season was a big accomplishment for him. Tough news. This likely sidelines him for the beginning of next season. https://t.co/oJ0LXXL4hf
— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) June 30, 2022
Jaren Jackson Jr is a key member of the franchise and his long-term health will be key for the Grizzlies. The hope is the team can build on recent success and develop an NBA Championship contender.