MEMPHIS – The Grizzlies remain optimistic Jaren Jackson Jr. will return to play this season, and his status will be reevaluated in a few more weeks as the dynamic power forward progresses through rehab from knee surgery.
Team officials offered some insight into Jackson’s process Thursday on the heels of Wednesday’s home victory over the Wizards to open the second half of the NBA’s schedule. The Grizzlies are back in action at FedExForum on Friday against the Nuggets as they dig into a relentless stretch run that closes with 40 games in a span of 68 days.