Memphis Grizzlies Forward GG Jackson has a broken bone in his right foot that required surgery.
THE The Grizzlies announced the injury He suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and underwent surgery on Wednesday. He will be re-evaluated “in approximately three months” and is expected to “make a full recovery,” according to the team’s statement.
It’s unclear exactly how or when Jackson was injured. The Grizzlies have not released further details. The injury is expected to sideline Jackson until the start of the regular season, at least into December. The Grizzlies open their season against the Utah Jazz October 23.
Jackson, 19, emerged as a surprise offensive source as a rookie during an injury-plagued 2023-24 campaign in Memphis. former five-star prospectJackson fell to the second round of the 2023 NBA draft after his freshman season at South Carolina.
He signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies and began his career with their G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle. Amid long-term injuries to key players, including All-NBA point guard Yes Morant And Desmond BaneThe Grizzlies called up Jackson in January. He made his debut with a 20-point, six-rebound effort against the The New York Knicks on January 13 and remained with the Grizzlies until the end of the season as one of their leading scorers.
Jackson had four games with 30 or more points as a rookie and finished the season averaging 14.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 35.7 percent on six 3-point attempts per game.
The effort earned Jackson a spot in the Grizzlies’ rotation and a four-year, $8.5 million contract with $6.1 million in guarantees.
