Memphis Grizzlies fans have long-anticipated the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. This specific sports blog has long-anticipated the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. Jaren Jackson Jr. has long anticipated the return of Jaren Jackson Jr.
On Wednesday night, the young forward could finally make his return to the Grizzlies rotation. He was listed as questionable on Grizzlies PR’s injury report, so it’s unclear if he’ll actually play on Wednesday night. The good news is that this has been a long-term injury, so they likely wouldn’t have listed him as questionable if he wasn’t ready or close to ready to go.
If he doesn’t appear in Wednesday night’s game against the Clippers, he should be ready for the Grizzlies’ next matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers — a rematch of last year’s play-in game that saw Memphis get knocked out of the NBA Playoffs.
Memphis Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr. returns and Jonas Valanciunas will be out
If Jaren Jackson does return against the Clippers, the timing will be odd. In a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Jonas Valanciunas sustained a concussion, leading him to miss at least two games, possibly more.
Part of the allure of Jaren Jackson Jr.’s return was that the Grizzlies would finally have a team at full strength at the end of the year. Ironic that he’ll likely come back and be the only pure big man on this team for at least a single game.
That said, this will be a scary frontcourt with JJJ returning. Here are 3 things to expect in Jaren Jackson Jr.’s return.