Memphis Grizzlies

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Memphis, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team signed forward GG Jackson II to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. In a related move, the Grizzlies waived forward Chimezie Metu.

Jackson II (6-9, 215) has appeared in 20 games (one start) as a rookie for the Grizzlies this season and has averaged 9.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 18.3 minutes since he was selected by Memphis with the 45th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and signed a two-way contract with the team on August 31.

The NBA’s youngest player this season, the 19-year-old became the youngest player in franchise history  to appear in a game when he made his NBA debut (at 18 years, 317 days) on October 30. The South Carolina native, who scored a career-high 27 points on February 8 vs. Chicago, has averaged 16.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks while shooting 46.0 percent from the field and 39.7 percent from 3-point range in 10 games this season where he has played at least 20 minutes.

Metu (6-9, 225) was acquired by Memphis from the Phoenix Suns in a three-team trade also involving the Brooklyn Nets on February 8. The 26-year-old has appeared in 246 games (31 starts) in six seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings and Suns since he was selected 49th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft.

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Memphis Grizzlies sign GG Jackson II to Multi-Year Contract

Memphis Grizzlies wing Luke Kennard continues to progress in his recovery from a left knee bone bruise. Kennard is expected to return within 2-3 weeks.

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Memphis Grizzlies Medical Update

The Memphis Grizzlies (49-28) fell to the Chicago Bulls (37-40) 128-107 on Sunday at the United Center.

Zach LaVine scored 36 points, and DeMar DeRozan scored 31 to lead the Bulls, who outscored the Grizzlies 75-39 in the second half to rally from 23 points down in the first half. LaVine had 24 points, and DeRozan had 17 after halftime.

Coby White followed with 19 points off the bench, while Nikola Vucevic posted his 46th double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Patrick Williams added another second-half spark with 12 points and three blocks off the bench.

Jaren Jackson Jr. registered 31 points, including a season-high five 3-pointers, to guide the Grizzlies. Desmond Bane scored 21 points, his sixth straight 20-point effort, and became the fifth-fastest player in NBA history to make 500 3-pointers.

Ja Morant posted his seventh triple-double of the season with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Chicago outscored Memphis 40-16 in the third quarter, scoring 17 straight points to close the period and start a 28-6 run that gave the Bulls a 104-90 lead with 9:08 remaining.

Memphis committed 18 turnovers, including eight in the fourth quarter, to only three giveaways for Chicago, which tied the Bulls single-game franchise record. The Bulls outscored the Grizzlies 31-0 in points off turnovers, including a 29-0 margin in the second half.

The Grizzlies will look to clinch the NBA’s best home record this season when they play the Portland Trail Blazers at 7 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 4, in the regular season home finale. Fans can tune in on Bally Sports Southeast or 92.9 FM ESPN.

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Bulls rally in second half to defeat Grizzlies, 128-107

Jaren Jackson Jr. picks up 31 points and 8 rebounds in Sunday's game against the Bulls in Chicago, IL.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. 31 points @ Bulls 4.2.23

Watch the full team highlights from Sunday's game against the Bulls.

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Grizzlies @ Bulls highlights 4.2.23

Jaren Jackson Jr. forces a bucket against the double team

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Jaren Jackson Jr. slams it off the lob from Ja Morant

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Grizzlies @ Bulls photos 4.2.23

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