Fresh off a new extension Jaren Jackson Jr. will undergo surgery after suffering turf toe will playing basketball away from the Grizzlies. https://t.co/ECM3rZH6OS
One day after signing his new 5-year, $240 deal with the Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. sustained a turf toe injury in his right foot during a “live basketball run offsite” that will require a procedure to repair, the team announced. https://t.co/FKBRdImCTe
Jaren Jackson Jr., who just signed a 5-year, $240 million contract extension, has sustained a turf toe injury in his right foot that will require a procedure to repair, the team has announced 😬 https://t.co/p2ylG2eRS3
The Memphis Grizzlies said late Tuesday that forward Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a turf toe injury to his right foot during an off-site pickup game and will undergo surgery. The team did not provide a timetable for his return. The setback comes less than 24 hours after Jackson agreed to a five-year contract extension reportedly worth about $240 million, underscoring the risk to the club’s plans for the 2025-26 NBA season. Memphis did not disclose further details of the procedure but said updates will follow as appropriate.