NASHVILLE, Tenn. — MR on Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. revealed a low-grade strain, coach Taylor Jenkins said.
Jenkins classified the MRI results as “good news” after Wednesday’s practice. Jackson, the 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year, left the first practice of training camp early Tuesday after feeling tightness in his hamstring.
“We’re going to be cautious during preseason, so not a firm timeline, but very good news,” Jenkins said, adding that there are “no concerns” about whether Jackson will be ready for the regular season opener.
The Grizzlies, who were ravaged by injuries during a 27-55 campaign last season, entered camp with two rotation players sidelined for extended periods.
GG Jackson, a second-team All-Rookie selection last season, had surgery Aug. 30 to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot. He will miss at least the first two months of the regular season.
Winger Vince Williams Jr., one of Memphis’ best defenders, has a stress reaction in the upper part of his left shin. He will be reevaluated around the start of the regular season.
