Jackson is coming off a career year after winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. Last season, he averaged 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals per game on 48.8/37.5/78.1 shooting splits to earn him All-Star honors for the first time.

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is recovering from surgery for a turf toe injury and will be re-evaluated in about 12 weeks.

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Wednesday that forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks after undergoing surgery for a turf toe injury suffered while playing in a basketball run offsite.