Chris Herrington: My favorite answer today was Jaren Jackson Jr. when asked if it’s important to him to stay in Memphis: “Would I say that? Of course. I love this place. I mean, this is where I live. I’m totally about to go back to my home. Like in a couple of minutes. That sounds the best.”
Source: Bluesky
Source: Bluesky
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Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Jaren Jackson Jr. didn’t want to say anything about a potential extension this summer.
But he did say “of course” when asked if staying in Memphis is a priority. He also said the franchise means a lot to him, and he never expected to have longevity like this in one place. – 2:30 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. didn’t want to say anything about a potential extension this summer.
But he did say “of course” when asked if staying in Memphis is a priority. He also said the franchise means a lot to him, and he never expected to have longevity like this in one place. – 2:30 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
“Jaren Jackson Jr. remains an extremely high priority,” Kleiman said when asked about the potential for an extension this summer. – 12:23 PM
“Jaren Jackson Jr. remains an extremely high priority,” Kleiman said when asked about the potential for an extension this summer. – 12:23 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has back to back 30 point games.
SGA has attacked the paint relentlessly today against JJJ and Edey. – 5:26 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has back to back 30 point games.
SGA has attacked the paint relentlessly today against JJJ and Edey. – 5:26 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander splitting Edey and JJJ to finish through contact is just special. – 5:23 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander splitting Edey and JJJ to finish through contact is just special. – 5:23 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA hesi’d past Pippen Jr and finished at the rim against both JJJ and 7’4 Zach Edey.
SGA has been outstanding today. – 5:05 PM
SGA hesi’d past Pippen Jr and finished at the rim against both JJJ and 7’4 Zach Edey.
SGA has been outstanding today. – 5:05 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Alex Caruso just harassed Jaren Jackson Jr. the entire way and made him spin into Chet Holmgren. Just unfair. Rightfully frustrated. – 4:00 PM
Alex Caruso just harassed Jaren Jackson Jr. the entire way and made him spin into Chet Holmgren. Just unfair. Rightfully frustrated. – 4:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
JJJ is under review for a flagrant act after hitting Alex Caruso in the face – 3:56 PM
JJJ is under review for a flagrant act after hitting Alex Caruso in the face – 3:56 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren 3.
Alex Caruso blocks JJJ.
JDub free throw.
OKC’s first lead of the game.
109-108.
1:20 to go. – 12:15 AM
Chet Holmgren 3.
Alex Caruso blocks JJJ.
JDub free throw.
OKC’s first lead of the game.
109-108.
1:20 to go. – 12:15 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s pass out of the double team is EXACTLY what this team needs him to be able to do.
He backs it up with a hustle play on defense.
A different type of combo meal. – 10:28 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s pass out of the double team is EXACTLY what this team needs him to be able to do.
He backs it up with a hustle play on defense.
A different type of combo meal. – 10:28 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Much better start for Memphis, OKC has already been called for 3 fouls. Grizzlies up 9-4 with Jaren Jackson Jr. up to 5 points. – 9:53 PM
Much better start for Memphis, OKC has already been called for 3 fouls. Grizzlies up 9-4 with Jaren Jackson Jr. up to 5 points. – 9:53 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Crowd with some pop on that Jaren Jaren Jackson Jr. bully mode drive.
They liked that. – 9:53 PM
Crowd with some pop on that Jaren Jaren Jackson Jr. bully mode drive.
They liked that. – 9:53 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I asked Mark Daigneault about what he’s liked from OKC’s defense on Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr.: pic.x.com/myTqxkJtv9 – 9:18 PM
I asked Mark Daigneault about what he’s liked from OKC’s defense on Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr.: pic.x.com/myTqxkJtv9 – 9:18 PM
More on this storyline
Bobby Marks: And the problem with Jaren Jackson is that his contract declines and you can only extend it off 140%. So, if it starts at 30 and then all of a sudden it winds up at 22 or 20, for example, that’s where you get that four for 146. I’m not going to speak for Jaren Jackson Jr. because $146 million is a lot of money. But the reality is that he will have a market for himself if he played out this contract and became a free agent in 2026. And then Memphis has to be in the situation where: do you want a guy on an expiring contract if he doesn’t sign an extension? -via YouTube / April 27, 2025
Even with his phenomenal physical gifts, this injury will only add to some of the skepticism around Morant and his ability to stay healthy enough to be the leader of a true contender. And considering the quick turnaround with Game 4 of this series coming up on Saturday at 2:30 pm CT, there’s a strong possibility that Morant might add one more missed playoff game to his ledger before this series is over. “I bet it’s tough for him. It’s tough for us. You never want to see your brother go down like that,” Jackson said. “When he’s not on the floor, you miss all the things he can do: the gravity he has on offense, you have to account for him at all times, his speed bring up the ball, his leadership. It’s all sorts of stuff you have to pick up when he goes down like that.” -via New York Times / April 25, 2025
Damichael Cole: Thunder coach Mark Daigneault spoke highly of Memphis, especially with their ability to drive the basketball. He called Jaren Jackson Jr. a “bully,” and named Desmond Bane, Ja Morant and Zach Edey, but he said his team is prepared. “Their stuff is hard to deal with, but it’s not complicated.” -via Twitter @DamichaelC / April 20, 2025
