There are 27 article(s) tagged GG Jackson:

• April 2024

  • Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2024 offseason roster rankings, Part 2

    Monday, Chris Herrington counted down from No. 18 to No. 9. Today, the eight most valuable members of the Grizzlies’ roster.

    By Chris Herrington April 23, 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: Discussing different ‘Jackson’ breakthrough seasons, Jaren and GG

    Chris Herrington is joined by independent basketball (and more) writer Matt Hrdlicka, a frequent Daily Memphian Grizzlies podcast guest. 

    By Chris Herrington April 19, 2024

  • GG Jackson expected to play NBA Summer League

    “The kid’s got so much potential,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said of GG Jackson II. “But we want to see that potential realized. And it’s not just saying it — it’s doing it.” 

    By Parth Upadhyaya April 15, 2024

  • GG Jackson’s church came to Memphis, so he rocked the drums and the basketball court

    When the congregation of GG Jackson’s church loaded a bus to Memphis, the Grizzlies’ team chaplain opened the doors to his church for worship.

    By Drew Hill April 11, 2024

• March 2024

  • Herrington: Checking in on GG Jackson, Jake LaRavia and other Grizzlies works in progress

    Here’s what’s been happening lately for five young Grizzlies of note. 

    By Chris Herrington March 26, 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: Bane return, NCAA Tournament scouting

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the return of Desmond Bane, GG Jackson’s future and the upcoming NCAA Tournament. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington March 20, 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: Bane’s return, 10-days and two-ways

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ options for two-way players next season and the expected return of Desmond Bane. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington March 13, 2024

  • GG Jackson scores career high, but Thunder smash Grizzlies

    GG Jackson scored a career-high 30 points, but Memphis was beaten on the road at Oklahoma City. 

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    Box score: Thunder 124, Grizzlies 93

    By Drew Hill March 10, 2024

• February 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: The patience game

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ latest roster moves, GG Jackson and how challenging it is to remain patient until the end of the season. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 28, 2024

  • Herrington: The Grizzlies have 2 more months to go. Here are reasons to watch.

    As the Grizzlies return from the All-Star break with 26 games left and no postseason berth in sight, what else is there to be accomplished? What else is worth watching?

    By Chris Herrington February 22, 2024

  • Herrington: GG Jackson is a developing story, and more All-Star break observations

    Chris Herrington provides five observations on the week as the Grizzlies head into the NBA All-Star break.

    By Chris Herrington February 17, 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: Does Memphis miss Dillon Brooks?

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the past and future on the wing for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 15, 2024

  • Herrington: GG Jackson leads parade of Grizzlies up-and-comers to ruin Dillon Brooks’ night

    Jackson’s valentines were less Forget-Me-Not than Forgive-Me. But he led the Grizzlies to a surprising win over the Houston Rockets.

    By Chris Herrington February 15, 2024

  • Herrington: Where would GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. go in re-drafts?

    This weekend’s Rising Stars event serves as a good excuse to weigh the emergence of Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson against the rest of their respective draft classes.

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    Grizzlies Insider: Will Jake LaRavia and Ziaire Williams get back on court?

    By Chris Herrington February 13, 2024

  • Grizzlies sign GG Jackson to multi-year main roster contract

    The gifted 6-foot-8 forward has scored in double figures 10 times in 14 games since joining the team’s rotation in mid-January.

    By Chris Herrington February 09, 2024

• January 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: Vince, GG and simplifying roster options

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson, while also explaining how the team can use their disabled player exception and potential hardship exemptions. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington January 25, 2024

  • GG Jackson opens up about turbulent college experience, becoming a pro

    Even if it validated criticisms, GG Jackson vowed to be honest during NBA Draft interviews. Now he’s backing up his promises. 

    By Drew Hill January 21, 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: The Vince and GG show

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share stories and thoughts about Grizzlies players GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington January 19, 2024

  • Grizzlies Mailbag: Steven Adams’ status, GG Jackson’s future and (so much) more

    Part 1 of a two-part Mid-Season Grizzlies Mailbag. This is the non-trade deadline portion of the Mailbag with lots of great questions that Chris Herrington answers.

    By Chris Herrington January 18, 2024

  • Spider-Man and the Defender ‘wear the masks’ in Grizzlies win over Warriors

    The Grizzlies showed Monday night that even with a team full of youngsters, anyone can wear the superhero mask. 

    By Drew Hill January 16, 2024

  • Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson is a breath of fresh air in a gloomy season

    The youngest player in the NBA, the Grizzlies’ rookie turned 19 a month ago and has brightened a basketball season filled with injuries and bad news.

    By Drew Hill January 14, 2024

  • Rookie GG Jackson scores 20, Grizzlies fall to Knicks

    The severely short-handed Grizzlies lost to the Knicks on Saturday night, but got an impressive effort from rookie GG Jackson

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    Box score: Knicks 106, Grizzlies 94

    By Drew Hill January 14, 2024

• August 2023

  • Preseason roster movement: Grizzlies sign GG Jackson II, Shaquille Harrison

    The Grizzlies started making preseason roster moves on Thursday by signing draft pick GG Jackson II to a two-way deal and adding veteran guard Shaq Harrison ahead of preseason camp. 

    By Drew Hill August 31, 2023

• July 2023

  • Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson shines in summer league loss to Jazz

    Grizzlies second-round draft pick GG Jackson scored 23 points and showed off his skill set in a summer league loss to the Utah Jazz. 

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    Memphis Grizzlies trade for pick swaps, forward Isaiah Todd

    By Drew Hill July 06, 2023

• June 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Marcus Smart is a Memphis Grizzly

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Marcus Smart and his positional versatility for the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as the NBA draft. 

    By Drew Hill June 23, 2023