Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Since early August, the Memphis Grizzlies have been without their second best player in Jaren Jackson Jr. They’ve actually done pretty well without him, but have some serious holes in their offense and defense as a result. His return this year could mean the difference between an opportunity with a play-in series and a long offseason after another year without playoffs.
The story of Jaren Jackson Jr.’s return to play for the hasn’t been one with many updates. The true recovery time of his injury is foggy, with recovery times as short as 8 weeks being presented as a possibility.