News about Jaren Jackson Jr.

Victor Oladipo, center Steven Adams, and three second-round picks have been negotiated between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets. Memphis will gain more salary flexibility and draft capital for the 2024 season as they try to recruit talent around Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane. Adams is out for the season after undergoing right knee surgery a few months ago.

Xavier Tillman, a career-high 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies tied their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1 on Wednesday night, with All-Star guard Ja Morant sidelined by an injured hand. No. Memphis sat Morant, a second seed, since the right hand was tested in a win over Milwaukee and aggravated driving to the basket in the first loss to the Lakers on April 7. He had more tests on the hand before being declared inactive and watched from the bench with his hand bandaged.

In Memphis' opening playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that two-time All-Star point guard Ja Morant sustained no ligament damage to his right hand and that it would be a 'game-time decision' on Wednesday night for Game 2. Morant's MRI revealed only bruising of the bones between the bones as the fourth-year guard aggravated an injury that occurred on April 7 as Memphis claimed the No. 68 crown. After winning at Milwaukee, the Western Conference seed is a second seed. Morant is suffering from headache and exhaustion, according to Jenkins. After practice, Jenkins said, 'Symptoms are marginally better than the previous night.' It's likely that he'll be a game-time decision.' If you're wondering how is feeling, he'll come in and get to work in the morning and figure it out.'

Since her team-signed ball was stolen at a game earlier this week, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant added to his highlight reel on Wednesday by giving a youth fan courtside ticket, an autographed jersey, and his sneakers. Following Memphis' 135-129 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs, Morant, 23, tweeted with a snapshot and video of the post-game match.' [My] fav highlight tonight.' At Monday's game against San Antonio, Ellie Hughes, an 11-year-old Grizzlies fan, was trying to get Morant's attention for an autograph. Two people swiped her special ball. Forrest City, Arkansas, Hughes had collected players' signatures on the game for the past six years since her grandfather's attendance at games.

The Western Conference semifinalist Memphis Grizzlies are the new team to qualify, with a large number of young budding stars and numerous first round picks. Memphis is a possible trade partner with Brooklyn, according to The Athletic.