Grizzlies announce that Jaren Jackson Jr.’s renegotiation and extension is complete | Sports

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr.’s signing of a $239.9 million deal that keeps him under contract for the next five seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies finally became official Sunday, one day after the team reached a buyout agreement with guard Cole Anthony to facilitate the move.

Jackson is now under contract through 2029-30, after renegotiating the final year of his current deal and getting a raise to $33 million for the coming season. The extension kicks in in 2026-27, starting with a salary of $46.2 million.

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