The offseason has barely begun when the bad news begins for the Memphis Grizzlies. Years Jackson Jr was forced to undergo surgery following a broken foot. He is expected to miss at least four months of competition and might even be out for up to six or seven months.
BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr., underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right foot on Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 months, sources tell ESPN. Jackson is expected to make a full recovery. pic.twitter.com/RBFlyYiiUq
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The young interior will therefore miss the preparation and the start of the season. He will resume without having been able to put himself in the best possible conditions, probably with limited playing time at the start. A new stop in the career of a promising but ultimately quite fragile player. Jaren Jackson Jr played just 204 games in his first four seasons in the league.