GG Jackson injury news: Updated timeline could spell problem for the Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies announced that GG Jackson would miss at least three months after right foot surgery. He will be re-evaluated in early December, which is just the latest in an unfortunate string of injuries for the franchise. They were decimated last season. The excitement was building, but this certainly put a small damper on the proceedings.

Jackson had a breakout rookie season where he averaged 14.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 25.7 minutes per game over 48 contests. The teenager only got the opportunity because of injuries. The Grizzlies were counting on him to fill a key bench role, and their depth will be tested in his absence.

The team announced when he would be evaluated in December, but Jackson is likely to miss more time. Here is a look at the latest and what it could mean for the franchise.

GG Jackson will miss significant time after foot surgery

Jackson suffered a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot. That injury is a significant one, and The Athletic’s Law Murray noted he would likely be out until January. The 19-year-old may heal faster, but Memphis is not eager to push a developing piece of their core. Expect them to keep Jackson out until he is 100 percent.

Bench scoring and shot creation become issues. They have Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, and Desmond Bane starting, but the Grizzlies have few shot creation options behind Derrick Rose off the bench. The former MVP is well past his prime and cannot be counted on for the nightly rotation.

Head coach Taylor Jenkins will have to stagger the minutes. Jackson is a score-first player at this stage, which Memphis needed off the bench. Now, Smart and Bane will have to do that lifting with others spacing the floor around Morant.

The biggest worry is this being the first in a long list of injuries like last season. The Grizzlies star has a significant injury history and will likely miss some time. Does Memphis have enough depth to withstand it? There is no reason to panic, but things could quickly go off course in the Grind City.

GG Jackson will likely miss multiple months after suffering a foot injury. The Memphis Grizzlies need him to continue his development, so they are hoping for a speedy recovery. Stay tuned for the latest and to see if his absence becomes a problem for the franchise.