Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. is expected to be reevaluated in 12 weeks after suffering a right turf toe injury, the team announced July 2. Jackson will undergo a procedure after he suffered the toe injury in an offsite basketball setting, the team said July 1.

Just one day removed from signing a five-year max extension with the Memphis Grizzlies, former Michigan State star and the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Jaren Jackson Jr., has undergone surgery on a turf toe injury in his right foot that he apparently suffered playing basketball this recently.

The team had its " grit and grind era " that put it on the map and gave it an identity nationally. Then came the "next gen Grizzlies," a youthful group that included Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., that talked trash and brought an exciting brand of basketball to FedExForum.