April 3, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Memphis Grizzlies ahead Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) reacts throughout the third quarter in opposition to the Milwaukee Bucks at Feather Discussion board. Obligatory Credit score: Benny Sieu-Imagn Pictures Memphis Grizzlies standout Jaren Jackson Jr. injured his hamstring throughout the staff’s first observe of the season on Tuesday.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins mentioned Jackson felt tightness in his hamstring whereas driving to the basket and can endure imaging assessments.
“We anticipate that this may increasingly trigger stress,” Jenkins instructed reporters.
There’s an opportunity Jackson will miss the preseason. Actually, the stress could put his taking part in time in query when the Grizzlies open the common season in opposition to the host Utah Jazz on Oct. 23.
Jenkins did not wish to think about the chance.
“We’re undecided in regards to the timeline,” Jackson mentioned.
The 25-year-old Jackson performed in 66 video games final season, averaging a career-high 22.5 factors per recreation. He averaged 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per recreation.
A season in the past, Jackson was an All-Star and NBA Defensive Participant of the 12 months when he led the league with 3.0 blocks per recreation. He additionally leads the best way with 2.3 blocks per recreation in 2021-22.
General, Jackson averaged 17.6 factors, 5.5 rebounds and a pair of.0 blocks in 333 video games (324 begins).
The Grizzlies completed with a 27-55 file final season after making the playoffs in every of the earlier three seasons.
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