GG Jackson News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Scores efficient 15 points Jackson posted 15 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists in 22 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Magic.

Impact Jackson provided a spark off the bench with an efficient 15 points. The forward has averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals in 19.7 minutes per contest through seven games this month, and Jackson remains well behind Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells on the Memphis depth chart.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner lead Magic past Grizzlies 118-111 in Berlin

The Orlando Magic have beaten the Memphis Grizzlies 118-111 in the NBA’s first regular-season game in Germany

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams help Thunder rally past Grizzlies 117-116

Jalen Williams scored 26 points, Kenrich Williams added 21, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:07 left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 21-point deficit in the second...

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

GG Jackson Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

JANUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Retreating to bench Friday Jackson won't start against the Thunder on Friday.

Impact With Cedric Coward returning from a two-game absence due to a sprained ankle, Jackson will slide to the second unit. The 21-year-old forward has logged 21 or more minutes in four of his last five outings off the bench, during which he has averaged 8.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 20.6 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Records three steals in loss Jackson amassed 11 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three steals across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 117-98 loss to the Suns.

Impact The Grizzlies were shorthanded once again Wednesday, allowing Jackson to see increased minutes. He still has a lot of work to do to get on the fantasy radar, as he's averaging 8.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 three-pointers over his last three outings on 34.8 percent shooting from the field.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in spot start Jackson contributed two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 106-105 victory over San Antonio.

Impact Jackson received just his second start of the season, replacing Cedric Coward, who was ruled out with an ankle injury. Despite the promotion, Jackson failed to produce anything of note, continuing what has been an underwhelming campaign. He currently sits outside the top 300 in standard fantasy leagues, averaging 5.4 points and 0.8 steals in 13.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Coward Jackson will start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact With Cedric Coward (ankle) sidelined, Jackson will enter the starting five for just the second time this season. The 21-year-old forward has logged at least 21 minutes in five of his last six appearances (one start), averaging 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 22.2 minutes per game during that span.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starts second half Sunday Jackson closed Sunday's 120-114 loss to the Lakers with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes.

Impact It's worth noting that Jackson started the second half in place of Cedric Coward (ankle) on Sunday. Coward's status remains up in air, and Jackson appears to be a candidate alongside Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to potentially replace Coward in the starting lineup if he needs to miss more time.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Jackson is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Bucks on Friday.

Impact Jackson started in the Grizzlies' 137-128 win over the Jazz on Tuesday due to the absence of Cedric Coward (heel), and the former finished that game with 18 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block over 30 minutes. Coward has been cleared to return Friday, so Jackson will revert to a rotational role off the bench against Milwaukee.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting opportunity sans Coward Jackson is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Jazz on Tuesday.

Impact Jackson was recalled by the Grizzlies from the G League on Sunday, and he played 12 minutes during Memphis' 119-103 loss to Oklahoma City. Although he's averaged just 7.4 minutes per game across nine outings in the NBA this season, the third-year forward will get an opportunity for more minutes Tuesday in his first start of the 2025-26 regular season due to the absence of Cedric Coward (heel).

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Jackson has been recalled from the G League back to the Grizzlies on Sunday.

Impact Jackson has spent time with both the Grizzlies and its G League affiliate, and has not appeared in an NBA game since. Nov. 22. In eight G League contests, Jackson averaged 19.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.4 blocks and 1.9 threes across 33.4 minutes.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Memphis assigned Jackson to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday.

Impact With an average of 6.8 minutes across eight NBA appearances, Jackson remains an afterthought in fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Grizzlies Jackson has been recalled from the G League back to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Impact Jackson is likely going to split time between the Hustle of the G League and the Grizzlies this season, as he does not have a consistent role within the rotation. He has only appeared in five games this season and averages 2.4 points, 0.6 rebounds, 0.2 assists and 0.2 steals through just 5.6 minutes.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA The Grizzlies recalled Jackson from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.

Impact Jackson was assigned to the G League on Friday and posted 15 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in the Hustle's win over the Capitanes on Saturday before being recalled to the Grizzlies. The forward has struggled to find minutes at the NBA level, appearing in four regular-season games and averaging 1.3 points in 5.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League The Grizzlies assigned Jackson to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Friday.

Impact The Grizzlies intend to recall Jackson following the Hustle's practice session. That said, the forward remains in play to rejoin the parent team prior to Friday's tilt against Dallas.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with parent club Jackson, who was recalled from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday, finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in two minutes during the Grizzlies' 124-109 loss to the Rock...

Impact Jackson didn't see meaningful minutes in his return to the parent club, but it's notable that he's back with the Grizzlies. The forward figures to bounce back and forth from the G League and the NBA as needed throughout the campaign, and Jackson appears to be buried behind Cedric Coward and Vince Williams on the Grizzlies' depth chart.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to G League Memphis assigned Jackson to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday.

Impact This is likely going to be a quick stint for Jackson. The forward does have plenty of offensive upside, but he hasn't been utilized much for the Grizzlies thus far.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League Jackson has been recalled from the G League.

Impact Jackson was assigned to the Memphis Hustle on Monday to go through a practice with the G League squad, but he was quickly recalled after that. He'll be available for Monday's game, but thus far, he's been a non-factor in their rotation.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Jackson was assigned to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Monday.

Impact Jackson has been unable to crack Memphis' rotation, so it's not a surprise that he's getting some extra reps with the Hustle. He's expected to be recalled after Monday's practice.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis takes on Toronto for non-conference showdown

Toronto and Memphis play in non-conference action

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Jackson (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Jackson is under the weather and will miss Friday's contest. However, he has appeared in just two games this season, so his absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Jackson (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Jackson was a very late addition to the injury report. Presumably, he'll warm up before a decision is made on his status. Jackson has been a fringe rotation player thus far with two appearances on the season.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient outing vs. Miami Jackson registered 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one steal and one block over 12 minutes during Friday's 141-125 preseason win over the Heat.

Impact Jackson scored in double digits for the second time in three games and finished second behind Javon Small (16) in points off the Grizzlies' bench. Jackson -- the Grizzlies second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft -- faces stiff competition for bench minutes from the likes of Vince Williams, John Konchar and Santi Aldama. Jackson had a strong rookie season but saw a dip in his numbers during the 2024-25 campaign after missing the first three months of the season while recovering from offseason foot surgery.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient outing vs. Miami Jackson registered 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one steal and one block over 12 minutes during Friday's 141-125 preseason win over the Heat.

Impact Jackson scored in double digits for the second time in three games and finished second behind Javon Small (16) in points off the Grizzlies' bench. Jackson -- the Grizzlies' second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft -- faces stiff competition for bench minutes from the likes of Vince Williams, John Konchar and Santi Aldama. Jackson had a strong rookie season, but he saw a dip in his numbers during the 2024-25 campaign after missing the first three months of the season while recovering from offseason foot surgery.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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