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UTA • Shooting Guard • #
25 days ago
The news come out of left field, and Haynes notes that JJJ underwent surgery after a localized PVNS growth was discovered post trade. Fantasy managers should have already planned for him to miss fourth quarters, but now he’ll be totally unavailable. With Jackson Jr. sidelined and Utah already in active tank mode, it won’t be long before other starters begin to get shut down. “Silly season” heroes will emerge from this rotation, and some of the best are Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, Isaiah Collier and Vince Williams Jr.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
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26 days ago
One way to ensure that your team isn’t the focus of any tanking complaints is to blow the doors off your opponent as soon as possible. That’s what Jackson and the Jazz did on Wednesday, outscoring Sacramento 39-20 in the first quarter. He recorded a complete stat line in 22 minutes of play, and this feels like a case in which fantasy managers will be lucky to get 28-30 minutes out of Trip again this season. The Jazz end the pre-break portion of their schedule with a game against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
28 days ago
Jackson wasn’t as efficient as he was in his debut for Utah, but he was still able to contribute similar numbers. However, it had a chance to be a much better night. He scored 17 points in the first half, but he wasn’t part of the closing lineup. Managers should expect that trend to continue, which will limit Jackson’s impact in the box score. Still, he’s at least playing, and he’s been productive to this point.
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30 days ago
Jackson and most of the starters curiously played 25 minutes or less. The Jazz led by seven entering the fourth quarter before sidelining the 26-year-old power forward and other veterans, which ultimately led to the three-point loss. Jackson’s fantasy upside will be limited if this kind of game management continues. While he played well when he was on the court, fantasy managers have to consider it a discouraging debut.
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about 1 month ago
This deal is likely not the last one for either side, as the Jazz will pick up more frontcourt depth, and the Grizzlies may look to blow things up and move on from JJJ and Ja Morant. We’ll have to wait for the dust to settle, but for now, Jackson Jr.'s scoring and rebounding may take a hit, as he’ll no longer be the top offensive weapon. The Grizzlies’ frontcourt depth is nearly non-existent with Zach Edey, Santi Aldama and Brandon Clarke sidelined, so keep an eye on Memphis’ moves ahead of the trade deadline.
Source: Shams Charania
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Following a one-game absence with a quad injury, Jackson returned to the lineup against Minnesota. That was enough to help snap a six-game losing streak. This was Jackson’s fourth 30-point game of the season, and this was a new career high for free throws made in a game without a miss. He wasn’t able to supply as many defensive stats as he typically does, but the added impact on offense helped make up for that. It was a slow start to the year, but Jackson has been a fantasy star in recent weeks.
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about 1 month ago
JJJ missed Saturday’s game against Minnesota, but after being upgraded to probable earlier in the day, he will officially be available for the rematch. Vince Williams Jr. should return to the bench, and GG Jackson will lose out on minutes after a productive outing on Saturday.
Source: Grizzlies PR
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
JJJ sat out Saturday against Minnesota, but he’s expected to take the court for Monday’s rematch, which should diminish GG Jackson’s role. Jackson Jr. has averaged 20.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.7 blocks and 1.7 triples across his last 10 outings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson sat out Saturday’s loss to the Timberwolves with a left quad contusion. The 26-year-old power forward is still questionable with the same injury Monday. GG Jackson, who had a 19/4/5 line Saturday, should be worth streaming again in deeper leagues if Jackson is ruled out.
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about 1 month ago
Jackson will miss Saturday’s game with a left quad contusion. With Santi Aldama also out, the Grizzlies will likely look to GG Jackson to play extended minutes. Due to Memphis’s lack of depth, he’s worth the risk in deeper leagues.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson, who played 34 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Pelicans, is dealing with a left quad contusion. With the forward appearing unlikely to play, expect to see a lot of GG Jackson. And with the Grizzlies being severely shorthanded in the frontcourt, Jackson is worth streaming despite the challenging matchup.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Despite a rough shooting night, Jackson was able to turn in a well-rounded stat line, which included him matching his career high for steals. He matched Cam Spencer as the leading scorers for Memphis, with seven players scoring in double figures in the loss. Jackson struggled to start the season, but he has had some stellar performances over the past six weeks, even if his shooting percentage has dwindled recently. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies have lost four games in a row, but Jackson will look to get them back on track on Saturday against the Timberwolves.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson was one of the few Grizzlies to have success against Charlotte. In his 33 minutes, he was the only Memphis player to score 20 or more points, he led the team in three-pointers, and was one of the Grizzlies’ most productive passers and rebounders on the evening. They’ve now lost four straight games, but that won’t stop Jackson from doing a little bit of everything for this team each night. He should remain in good shape going forward in regard to fantasy basketball.
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about 1 month ago
Much-maligned for his lackluster rebounding production, Jackson has made strides in that area recently. Counting Monday’s line, this is the first time in nearly a month that the Grizzlies’ forward has grabbed at least six rebounds in three straight games. Add in the points and blocked shots, and fantasy managers received solid value from Jackson in his first game of Week 15. The Grizzlies play three more games this week.
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about 1 month ago
Inclement weather has affected a significant portion of the country, including the Memphis area. As a result, Sunday’s matchup between Denver and Memphis has been postponed. The league will announce a new date for the game in the coming days.
Source: Shams Charania
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about 1 month ago
Despite some inefficient shooting, mostly beyond the arc, Jackson took advantage of the charity stripe and worked his way past the 25-point mark for the third time in January. The former Defensive Player of the Year also impacted the game as a shot blocker and used active hands to walk away from this one with five stocks. Additionally, Jackson reached double figures in rebounding for the first time this month, which resulted in his third double-double of the season. Friday served as a nice bounce-back performance for him.
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about 2 months ago
Since grabbing 12 rebounds in a December 30 loss to the 76ers, Jackson has recorded six rebounds or more in three of his last nine appearances. That includes Wednesday’s six-rebound performance, one that was plagued by foul trouble. And the fouls weren’t limited to the defensive end of the floor, as there were a couple called due to illegal screens. Jackson has been a top-50 player over the past two weeks, and having Ja Morant on the floor should help, but the rebounding and fouls need to be cleaned up.
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about 2 months ago
Days like Thursday are a reminder of what Jackson can offer to fantasy managers, even with his lackluster rebounding production. He scored 23 points in the first half before going quiet, but he did record his third 30-point game of the season. Jackson’s poor rebounding makes the defensive categories that much more critical when assessing his fantasy value, and he recorded four “stocks” on Thursday. He’ll look to end Week 13 on a high note when the Grizzlies play the Magic on Sunday in London.
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about 2 months ago
Playing against a severely depleted Thunder roster, Jackson and the Grizzlies controlled Friday’s game for most of the first three quarters. After making all three of his shot attempts in the third quarter, JJJ was 0-of-3 in the fourth as Memphis lost a game that it led by as much as 21. The final stat line was solid, but fantasy managers may have hoped for more from Jackson on a night when the Grizzlies were once again without Ja Morant.
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2 months ago
Jackson was downgraded from probable to questionable earlier in the day, which is often an indicator that a player will end up missing a game. However, he’ll be good to go and should see his typical role after playing 35 minutes on Tuesday.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies PR
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2 months ago
Initially probable for Memphis’ second game in as many nights, Jackson has been downgraded to questionable. With Santi Aldama also questionable because of a sore right ankle, the Grizzlies could be down two rotation frontcourt players. In that case, they would have to rely even more on Jock Landale and Christian Koloko, with the former being the safer streaming option.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
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2 months ago
Jackson came within one board of his third double-double effort of the season and reached the 20-point plateau for the eighth time in his last 11 games since December 15. The 26-year-old forward has underwhelmed from a fantasy standpoint this season, but his scoring numbers have gone up in recent weeks, which is an encouraging sign. He’ll be tasked with carrying Memphis on both ends of the floor as they deal with a plethora of injuries to key starters and reserves.
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2 months ago
The good news for fantasy managers is that Jackson scored 25 points, making it four of the last five games that he’s scored at least 21 points. The bad news is that he didn’t do much else. Jackson landed in early foul trouble, picking up four before halftime. That affected how he went about his business, as evidenced by the lack of blocked shots. While Jackson has never been an excellent rebounder, grabbing just one is poor. Hopefully, he can bring more to the table in Sunday’s rematch to end Week 11.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
2 months ago
Jackson has picked up the production since returning from an ankle injury that sidelined him for two games in late November. After scoring 20 points or more in three of his first 15 games, the Grizzlies forward has accomplished that feat in eight of his last 15, including two with 30 or more. In addition to his second 30-point game of the season, Jackson recorded a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, he has provided top-10 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Grizzlies open a three-game Week 11 on Tuesday against the 76ers.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
2 months ago
Jackson Jr. put together another well-rounded performance in Friday’s win. Among the several notable stats, his performance on the defensive end was particularly strong and reminiscent of his Defensive Player of the Year-type outings. The veteran forward has now averaged 22.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.8 blocks over the past 6 games and has been arguably the Grizzlies’ most impressive and reliable player over that stretch. They’ll likely continue to lean on him, which could lead to similarly productive performances from a fantasy basketball standpoint.
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3 months ago
Jackson has been one of the most impactful all-around threats in the fantasy landscape over the past week, averaging 27.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.7 blocks over his last three games. He’s scored at least 22 points in each of those contests and has eight blocks during that span. That’ll do.
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3 months ago
After he went off for 31 points in Monday’s win over the Clippers, there were likely a lot of fantasy managers interested in seeing what Jackson would do for an encore. With Ja Morant (ankle) back on the sidelines, Trip recorded a complete stat line that included his first double-double of the season. Over the past two weeks, Jackson has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats. After these last two games, Jackson’s “buy low” window has likely closed.
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3 months ago
JJJ did it all for Memphis on Monday. Outstanding shooting led him to his first 30-point outing of the season and helped him to finish as the Grizzlies’ leading scorer on the evening. He was also dialed in from beyond the arc and was a monster on the defensive end of the floor. Altogether, his numbers led to an exceptional fantasy basketball performance. He’ll look to put together another strong showing on Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
3 months ago
While Jackson certainly deserves credit for what he did in the points and three-point categories, what he didn’t do will undoubtedly strike a nerve with some fantasy managers. He did not record any rebounds or defensive stats in Friday’s victory. While Zach Edey dominated the boards for the Grizzlies, grabbing 21 rebounds, Jackson’s lack of production in that category was disappointing. Over the past two weeks, he has averaged just 4.4 rebounds per game, which is why Jackson has not been a top-100 player during this stretch.
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3 months ago
Not only were Jackson’s 27 points a game-high, but they were also the most he’s scored in a game this season. While the rebounding production remains disappointing, JJJ’s overall stat line in Wednesday’s overtime victory was solid. The good news for Jackson managers is that he’s closing in on top-100 value. However, no one expected him to be that low in the rankings when the season began. The Grizzlies continue their road trip with games against the Clippers and Kings to end Week 6.