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Jaren Jackson Jr

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Everyone said the same thing about the Jazz after Jaren Jackson Jr. update

The Utah Jazz acquired Jaren Jackson Jr. in a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies right before the NBA trade deadline. Not even two weeks later, the Jazz revealed that Jackson will be out for some time as he is undergoing surgery due to …

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Jazz star will undergo surgery just days after blockbuster trade

The Utah Jazz surprised many at the NBA trade deadline by acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. in a blockbuster deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies also sent John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to the Jazz for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle …

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Warriors discussed trade for All-Star big man before Giannis Antetokounmpo talks

After Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed that he wanted tond a new home, the Golden State Warriors were commonly linked to the Greek Freak. In the end, the Bucks held on to Antetokounmpo past the deadline. The Warriors acquired …

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Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded in blockbuster deal

The Memphis Grizzlies officially look like they’re blowing it up. The Grizzlies traded forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday as part of an eight-player deal. Most notably, Memphis will receive three first-round picks as part of …

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Ex-NBA Defensive Player of the Year could be traded at the deadline

One prominent NBA team may be going all-in on a roster teardown. Rival executives believe that the Memphis Grizzlies could trade away star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. ahead of the deadline, Kelly Iko of Yahoo! Sports reported on Monday. The …

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Jaren Jackson Jr. gets injured in pickup game amid monster extension

The Memphis Grizzlies may already have reason for buyer’s remorse with Jaren Jackson Jr. Memphis announced Tuesday that their All-Star big man Jackson suffered a turf toe injury in his right foot “while participating in a live basketball …

Jaren Jackson Jr looking on

Ex-NBA Defensive Player of the Year lands staggering extension

The Memphis Grizzlies are quickly putting to rest any doubts over the future of Jaren Jackson Jr. Jackson has agreed to a massive five-year, $240 million max extension, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday. The deal constitutes a renegotiation …

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Report: Knicks eyeing trade for ex-Defensive Player of the Year

Tom Thibodeau may be gone, but the New York Knicks are still apparently focused heavily on defense. The Knicks view Memphis Grizzlies All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. as a “dream pairing” in their frontcourt alongside Karl-Anthony …

Jaren Jackson Jr looking on

Brian Windhorst suggests 2 more NBA stars could wind up on trade block

The Memphis Grizzlies traded one of their top scorers in a blockbuster deal on Sunday, and some are now wondering if they could be headed for a total rebuild. The Grizzlies have traded veteran guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for …

Jaren Jackson Jr. falling to the ground

Grizzlies player called for rare flopping technical vs. Lakers

Jaren Jackson Jr. was not at all slick during Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Jackson had an embarrassing flop in the third quarter of his team’s eventual 134-127 loss to the Lakers. Jackson …

Jaren Jackson Jr looking on

Grizzlies announce tough news on injured All-Star

The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to be without All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. for at least the next few weeks. Jackson twisted his ankle after trying to contest a layup just two minutes into the Grizzlies’ Monday matchup against the …

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All-Star Could Land Largest Contract In NBA History Due To Victor Wembanyama’s Injury

Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. may incidentally become a huge benefactor in the wake of Victor Wembanyama’s latest injury. The San Antonio Spurs wunderkind was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder that will …

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Fred VanVleet tried to pull off the slickest move at the free throw line

Fred VanVleet tried to pull off the slickest move on an opponent during Thursday night’s game between his Houston Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies. Jaren Jackson Jr. was at the free throw line for the Grizzlies with his team down 119-118 with …

Jaren Jackson Jr looking on

Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year already dealing with big injury concern

The 2024-25 season may already be feeling like Groundhog Day for the Memphis Grizzlies. Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins revealed to reporters on Tuesday that big man Jaren Jackson Jr. felt tightness in his hamstring during the first practice of …

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Anthony Edwards has savage trash talk for rival player during USA scrimmage

Anthony Edwards is really leaning into that Kermit Wilts role. The Minnesota Timberwolves star Edwards went viral during a Team USA intrasquad scrimmage this week in Abu Dhabi for some ice-cold trash talk. Edwards caught a pass in the left corner …

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Jaren Jackson Jr. thinks early playoff exit will help Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered a disappointing first-round exit to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoffs despite high expectations, many of them pushed by the team itself. That may be why center Jaren Jackson Jr. believes the outcome will be …

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