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Grizzlies' GG Jackson II signs multi-year contract Memphis Grizzlies rookie forward GG Jackson II signed a multi-year contract on Friday.Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed by the G...

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Big milestone for GG Jackson: His first full-time NBA contract, report says The former Gamecock just broke a rookie scoring mark held by Kobe Bryant.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Agrees to four-year deal Jackson and the Grizzlies agreed to a four-year contract on Thursday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact The 45th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Jackson was previously on a two-way contract with the Grizzlies. He's had some really good moments in recent weeks, and he put together his best performance of the season on Thursday versus Chicago with 27 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal. He'll likely see a significant role for the remainder of the season.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

GG Jackson II Highlights | Memphis Grizzlies vs. Chicago Bulls

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Strong showing from second unit Jackson racked up 16 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 21 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 123-113 loss to the Kni...

Impact The 19-year-old rookie continues to give the injury-ravaged Grizzlies solid minutes. Jackson has scored in double digits in nine of the last 13 games, averaging 12.2 points, 4.1 boards, 1.9 threes, 1.1 assists and 0.8 blocks over 23.3 minutes a contest, and his role isn't likely to shrink until Desmond Bane (ankle) is back in action, likely near the end of the month.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Jackson will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Memphis' rotations are all over the place due to injuries across the roster. Despite the move to the second unit, Jackson figures to see a substantial amount of minutes going forward.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid production in first start Jackson produced 18 points (8-24 FG, 2-10 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 131-91 loss to the Celtics.

Impact With the Grizzlies having only eight active players, Jackson drew his first career start versus Boston. The rookie second-round pick was not shy offensively but struggled with his shot, though he still delivered a quality fantasy performance thanks to his production in other categories. Jackson has played at least 18 minutes nine times since mid-January, scoring in double figures in eight of those contests, averaging 15.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.7 steals-plus-blocks in 27.2 minutes per game. As long as he's playing heavy minutes, Jackson should be on fantasy radars.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first starting nod Jackson will start Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Jackson will make his first career start for the depleted Grizzlies, joining Jacob Gilyard, Luke Kennard, David Roddy and Trey Jemison in the starting lineup. Jackson has played at least 25 minutes six times this season, averaging 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 28.3 minutes during those contests.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench in loss Jackson posted 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Jackson led all Grizzlies bench players in scoring while connecting on a pair of threes and ending as one of three players with 18 or more points in a losing effort. Jackson has recorded at least 18 points in three outings this season, all of which have taken place over his last eight games.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson records another solid showing on Wednesday Former South Carolina forward GG Jackson score in double figures once again on Wednesday night in the Grizzlies win over the Heat.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Team-best point differential Jackson had 17 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 105-96 win over the Heat.

Impact Jackson continues to impress off the bench, and he has now played 20-plus minutes in four of his last six games. With the Grizzlies dealing with multiple injuries, Jackson has established himself as a regular rotation player off the pine. Over his last six games, Jackson has averaged 13.0 points and 4.2 rebounds over 22.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores 10 off bench Jackson finished Saturday's 125-96 loss to the Bulls with 10 points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and one rebound over 19 minutes.

Impact Jackson bounced back from a one-point outing Thursday to reach double-digit scoring for the third time in his last four games. He has seen an uptick in playing time over the last week and could continue to do so as the Grizzlies deal with multiple injuries, both short term and long term. Over his last four games, Jackson is averaging 13.5 points on 58.6 percent shooting (including 56.3 percent from three), 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over 21.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double digits again Jackson finished with 23 points (6-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 116-107 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Jackson delivered a second straight impressive outing off the bench, hitting the 20-point mark and logging at least 20 minutes once again. He might be useful as a streaming option given how depleted the Grizzlies are going to be in the next few games, but his long-term role remains cloudy at best, as he's not expected to have a prominent role in the rotation as Memphis gets healthier in the coming weeks. The short-term future indicates he might be a solid waiver pick up for Thursday's matchup at Minnesota.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal shouts out GG Jackson after rookie's big game The former USC standout became the second-youngest player in league history with 20-plus points in back-to-back games. “If people didn’t kno...

JANUARY 16, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

GG Jackson II and Vince Williams Jr. Press Conference | Warriors vs. Grizzlies

JANUARY 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

GG Jackson II Walk Off Interview with TNT | Warriors vs. Grizzlies

JANUARY 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Makes mark off bench Jackson tallied 20 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 106-94 loss to the Knicks.

Impact A two-way player, Jackson has spent most of his first professional season with the G League's Memphis Hustle, but he could be in store for an extended stay with the Grizzlies while the NBA squad contends with numerous injuries. With eight Memphis players sitting out Saturday and with Jake LaRavia (ankle) also exiting early, Jackson made the most of his season-high 27 minutes and finished as the Grizzlies' leading scorer. The 19-year-old has shown a similar knack for scoring in the G League this season, but his contributions outside of the rebounds category have often been lacking. Even so, with the Grizzlies in need of impact scoring on the second unit, Jackson could carve out of a role in the short term, though he'll be a prime candidate to see his minutes reduced if the injuries that kept Jaren Jackson (knee) and Santi Aldama (knee) out Saturday prove to be minor concerns.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to G League Jackson was officially designated to the Memphis Hustle on Monday.

Impact Jackson has not appeared in any of Memphis' regular-season contests despite the injury-riddled roster. Still just 18 years old, development in the G League is the priority for Jackson following an inefficient one-and-done campaign at South Carolina.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team-high 24 points Jackson recorded 24 points (9-23 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a block across 26 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 103-102 preseason win loss to the Hawks.

Impact Jackson didn't crack the starting lineup in a game where the Grizzlies rested most of their regulars, and that doesn't bode well for his already slim chances of cracking the opening roster, but he made the most of his time out there and led Memphis in scoring. He should continue seeing decent minutes in the upcoming preseason contests, starting with a matchup against the Heat on Sunday.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives two-way contract The Grizzlies signed Jackson to a two-way contract Thursday.

Impact Jackson was selected 45th overall by the Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA Draft and showed flashes of his potential in the Summer League. However, as the youngest player in the draft class, Jackson will split time between the NBA and G League in 2023-24 in order to adjust to the higher level of competition.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 23 points Jackson supplied 23 points (8-20 FG, 4-9 3PT, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and two turnovers across 27 minutes of Thursday's 98-83 Summer League loss to Utah.

Impact The 45th pick in the 2023 Draft, Jackson got off to a hot start with 15 points by halftime. The Grizzlies rested several players Thursday evening, allowing Jackson to step into a featured role after impressing in limited minutes in his previous two contests. As the youngest player in this draft class, Jackson clearly has some talent that the Grizzlies will slowly try to unlock.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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