Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a right toe injury that will require a procedure to repair, the team announced Tuesday.
Jackson, 25, sustained the turf toe injury in a live basketball run offsite. The Grizzlies didn’t immediately provide a timeline for his return but stated that he’s expected to make a full recovery.
The news comes after Jackson agreed to a five-year, $240 million maximum renegotiation-and-extension Monday. The deal, which cannot be signed until July 6, is set to go down as the most expensive contract in franchise history, a league source told The Athletic.
The Michigan State star is coming off one of his best seasons in the league as Memphis aims to turn the corner amid a transition period.
Jackson made the All-Defense second team this past season and was one of five players last season to make at least 100 3s and record at least 100 blocks.
With center Zach Edey requiring an offseason procedure on his sprained left ankle, Jackson is the second player to require an offseason procedure for Memphis. The seventh year pro averaged 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds on 48.8 percent shooting. Over four postseason games, Jackson averaged 16 points, five rebounds and 1.5 assists.
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