The Grizzlies’ never-ending injury crisis continues.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been added to Memphis’ injury report ahead of the Nov. 20 game against the Sacramento Kings. Jackson is listed as doubtful with a right ankle sprain.
Jackson suffered the injury against the San Antonio Spurs on Nov. 19. He briefly left the game after limping off the floor but returned and played 33 minutes. He scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds in the Grizzlies’ 111-101 loss.
Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Javon Small are listed as out. Clarke, Jerome and Pippen have been out since the beginning of the season with long-term injuries. Morant suffered a calf strain on Nov. 15 against the Cavaliers, and the Grizzlies announced Nov. 18 that he would be re-evaluated in two weeks.
After playing the Kings, the Grizzlies will travel to Dallas to face the Mavericks on Nov. 22 before returning to face the Nuggets at FedExForum on Nov. 24.
The Grizzlies (4-11) have struggled to start the season and have lost five games in a row. The Kings (3-11) have lost six in a row, so one of those streaks will end when the two teams meet at FedExForum.
Jackson is averaging 17.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game this season.
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