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Major Ja Morant News Emerges on Wednesday
Major Ja Morant News Emerges on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Ja Morant has widely been regarded as one of the most exciting players in the NBA, recently coming off his sixth season with the Memphis Grizzlies. Advertisement As Morant prepares for another season in the NBA, he will be taking a big offseason trip, stepping away from the court for quite some time. Morant has partnered with Nike for the "Make Them Watch Tour." "Heard they were calling 12," posted Nike Basketball. "On the Make Them Watch Tour." Morant will be traveling through the United States and Asia during the offseason, greeting fans after the release of his latest signature shoe, the "Nike Ja 3." View the original article to see embedded media. Morant will be making his first appearance on tour during the EYBL Peach Jam Classic from July 18 to July 19. The Peach Jam is presented by Nike and showcases some of the best talent in high school basketball playing at the AAU level. Advertisement Following his trip to Peach Jam, Morant will be in New York on July 22. He will then travel to Asia, where his first stop will be in China from July 25 to July 30. This will be followed by a trip to Tokyo on July 31 and he caps off his tour in Manila on August 2, before returning to Memphis to prepare for the 2025-26 season. Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) has an exciting schedule ahead in the Thomas-Imagn Images During his sixth season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant posted 23.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. Morant led the Grizzlies to the playoffs, where they eventually lost to the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the postseason. Related: Patrick Mahomes Receives Unfortunate News on Monday Related: WNBA Reacts to Caitlin Clark's Sideline Moment During Indiana Fever Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. has surgery for turf-toe injury, will be re-evaluated in about 12 weeks
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 team announced Wednesday that Jackson's surgery was complete, coming a day after saying the 25-year-old would need a procedure after hurting his right foot while participating in offseason basketball activities. Memphis said Jackson is expected to recover fully. The 6-foot-10 Jackson, a first-round draft pick in 2018, earned his second All-Star selection last season when he averaged 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. He was honored as the NBA's defensive player of the year for 2022–23 when he led the league in blocks at 3 per game. Jackson is eligible for a contract extension this offseason as the Grizzlies seek to build around him and star point guard Ja Morant. Memphis was swept by eventual champion Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs in April.
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. has surgery for turf-toe injury, will be re-evaluated in about 12 weeks
FILE - Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, left, during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series, April 20, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings, File) MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — 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 team announced Wednesday that Jackson's surgery was complete, coming a day after saying the 25-year-old would need a procedure after hurting his right foot while participating in offseason basketball activities. Advertisement Memphis said Jackson is expected to recover fully. The 6-foot-10 Jackson, a first-round draft pick in 2018, earned his second All-Star selection last season, when he averaged 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. He was honored as the NBA's defensive player of the year for 2022-23, when he led the league in blocks at 3 per game. Jackson is eligible for a contract extension this offseason as the Grizzlies seek to build around him and star point guard Ja Morant. Memphis was swept by eventual champion Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs in April. ___ AP NBA:
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Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. has surgery for turf-toe injury, will be re-evaluated in about 12 weeks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — 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 team announced Wednesday that Jackson's surgery was complete, coming a day after saying the 25-year-old would need a procedure after hurting his right foot while participating in offseason basketball activities. Memphis said Jackson is expected to recover fully. The 6-foot-10 Jackson, a first-round draft pick in 2018, earned his second All-Star selection last season, when he averaged 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. He was honored as the NBA's defensive player of the year for 2022-23, when he led the league in blocks at 3 per game. Jackson is eligible for a contract extension this offseason as the Grizzlies seek to build around him and star point guard Ja Morant. Memphis was swept by eventual champion Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs in April. ___ AP NBA:
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19 hours ago
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Grizzlies re-sign crucial marksman to 3-year, $52.5 million contract
The post Grizzlies re-sign crucial marksman to 3-year, $52.5 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Memphis Grizzlies had a very frustrating finish to their 2024-2025 season. After holding onto the two seed in the NBA's Western Conference for much of the season, a late-season swoon saw them drop to seventh. That culminated in a quick playoff exit at the hands of the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Advertisement The tough ending prompted the stunning trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. But if anyone thought that meant the Grizzlies were throwing in the towel and rebuilding, they would have been wrong. NBA Free Agency opened up on Monday evening, with a flurry of moves happening across the league. The Grizzlies were among the quickest to get work done. Not only did they re-sign Jaren Jackson Jr. to a record deal, but they are bringing back another crucial component: Santi Aldama. Aldama and the Grizzlies have agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract, per Shams Charania. The 7-footer was important for the Grizzlies off the bench last season. He played 65 games, averaging 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. Those numbers came despite playing just 25 minutes per game. But it was his outside shooting that truly made a difference. Advertisement Aldama posted a career-high 37 percent from beyond the arc, helping stretch the defense. The aforementioned Jackson Jr. is an elite player, and alongside Ja Morant, the most important on the team. But in today's NBA, having a big that can pull opposing centers from the basket is imperative. That is something Aldama presents. Last season was the biggest step forward in his career. Now, with Bane in Orlando, and Zach Edey still needing more time to adjust to the NBA, it stands to reason that the Grizzlies power forward will get even more run this season. Related: Why Grizzlies should get no grief for maxing Jaren Jackson Jr. Related: Grizzlies remain busy, sign Ty Jerome on $28M contract
