FILE – Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (45) drives while defended by Philadelphia 76ers forward KJ Martin (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, April 6, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman, File)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Memphis forward GG Jackson II had surgery Wednesday to repair the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, and the NBA‘s Grizzlies said Jackson’s status will be re-evaluated in three months.
The Grizzlies updated Jackson’s status for an injury they first announced Aug. 30. Jackson hurt his foot on a layup playing basketball in Texas last week.
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The 19-year-old Jackson was a second-round pick of Memphis in the 2023 NBA draft. In 48 games, including 18 starts, he averaged 14.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.
Jackson earned second-team NBA All-Rookie honors and was a bright spot in an injury-plagued season for the Grizzlies, who finished 27-55.