Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies have returned to form as one of the better teams in the Western Conference. And the defensive star has one reason to explain why the team has a ceiling of competing for an NBA championship.

Memphis faces San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Friday. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

The Memphis Grizzlies had a 16-5 run in the fourth quarter to escape Monday's game against the Timberwolves with a win.

In a season that Ja Morant has dealt with injuries, the Grizzlies have heavily leaned on Jaren Jackson Jr. to maintain consistency ... representatives in San Francisco in February.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota ...

Ja Morant, Desmond Bane,, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. 19 all scored 19 or more for Memphis, while neutralizing Spurs center Victor Wembanayma’s impact.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 108-106 victory Monday over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ja Morant had 21 points and 12 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs

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Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies have ... Following Friday’s matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, the Grizzlies will face the Timberwolves on Jan. 20 and Charlotte Hornets on Jan ...

SAN ANTONIO — Ja Morant ... to a 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Desmond Bane scored 21 points, Santi Aldama added 20 and Jaren Jackson Jr. 19 for Memphis, which ...

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