Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
The Memphis Grizzlies are nearly finished with everything on their offseason checklist, with one notable exception— the rookie contract extension for Jaren Jackson, Jr. The team can wait up to one day prior to the regular season before signing him to an early extension.
The three-year Michigan State alum will be entering his age 22 season having played just 126 regular-season games in his career.
Jackson, Jr. has career averages of 15.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.