Grizzlies’ $240M Star Jaren Jackson Jr. Faces Unexpected Turf Toe Setback—What This Means for His Future!

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AdvertisementThe news came about 24 hours after the Grizzlies struck a new five-year, 0 million max extension with Jackson at the start of free agency. Jackson’s new deal comes with a player option for the 2029-30 campaign and will pay him about million a year.Advertisement

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While Jackson’s injury sounds minor and there is ample time for him to recover, the timing just a day removed from receiving a max contract certainly isn’t great.You know, just when you think the Memphis Grizzlies and their star forward, Jaren Jackson Jr., are cruising along smoothly after locking down a massive five-year, 0 million deal, life throws a curveball right at ‘em. On Monday, the team announced Jackson suffered a turf toe injury on his right foot during a basketball run away from the facility—a pesky injury that requires surgery. Now, no one’s clear on the exact timeline for his comeback, but luckily, there’s still plenty of runway before the 2025-26 season kicks off, so the hope is he’ll bounce back strong. It’s a tough break especially coming off such a monumental contract extension, but if anyone can handle adversity, it’s Jackson, who’s been a linchpin for the Grizzlies since day one. The whole saga only adds another layer to an already intriguing offseason for Memphis, which has also been busy reshaping the roster and coaching staff. There’s a lot to unpack here, so if you’re looking to get the full scoop on Jackson’s new deal, his injury, and what it all means for the Grizzlies moving forward, you’ll want to dive deeper. LEARN MORE.