The Memphis Grizzlies wasted no time once free agency opened—locking in their cornerstone, Jaren Jackson Jr., on a massive five-year, $240 million deal. According to Shams Charania, it’s a renegotiation and extension that now stands as the richest contract in Grizzlies history, as reported by The Athletic. Memphis made it clear: JJJ is the future, and they’re all in.
But, just a day after this massive milestone, the Grizzlies hit fans with some tough news. On Tuesday night, the team announced that Jackson “sustained a turf toe injury in his right foot” during a basketball run away from the facility. “While participating in a live basketball run offsite, Jackson Jr. sustained a turf toe injury in his right foot, which upon expert evaluation yesterday, was determined to require a procedure to repair,” they said. There’s no timeline yet, but they added, “Jackson Jr. is expected to make a full recovery.”
The @memgrizz today announced the following medical update for Jaren Jackson Jr. pic.twitter.com/Y8RkcanXmm
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) July 2, 2025
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