Coming off his second All-Star appearance, Jackson Jr. was given a five-year, $240 million contract extension this past offseason. During his time in Memphis, Jackson Jr. has consistently been one of the best defenders on the Grizzlies. In recent seasons, Jackson Jr. has also improved significantly as a scorer. However, he has gotten off to a difficult start in his 8th season with the Grizzlies.
Ever since Tuomas Iisalo took over in Memphis, Jaren Jackson Jr. has struggled to find a consistent rhythm on offense. For context, Jackson Jr. suffered an ankle sprain late last season and had surgery for turf toe during the summer.