The Memphis Grizzlies confirmed Friday that rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. will be out indefinitely with a deep thigh bruise. According to a team release, updates will be provided “as appropriate.” The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The 19-year-old Jackson, averaging 13.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks, has impressed with his defense and was considered one of the league’s top rookies. His low-post game was quickly developing (50.2 percent shooting), and he showed surprising success from deep (35.9% 3FG), earning a spot in the 2019 MTN DEW Ice Rising Stars at NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina.
