Jaren Jackson Injury Update
Jaren Jackson Jr. will not start the season healthy. He had surgery in July for a turf toe injury on his right foot. The team said he needs another four to six weeks before he can play again. He was cleared to start some basketball activities but is not ready for actual games yet.
This means he will likely miss at least the first few games of the season. His status is now considered week-to-week by Memphis. There is a chance he returns in late October or early November, but there is no set date. Jackson had a good year last season.
He was an All-Star again and made the All-Defensive Second Team. He scored over 1,500 points with more than 100 blocks, showing his value to Memphis in both scoring and defense. He also signed a big contract this summer. The team expects him to come back strong once fully healthy.
Memphis is dealing with other injuries, too. Ja Morant just hurt his ankle at practice and is also out for a while. Zach Edey will miss the first part of the season after ankle surgery. Brandon Clarke is still recovering from a knee problem. The team is short-handed to start the year.
Jackson gave an interview at his basketball camp and said he was feeling positive. He is taking rehab slow and says he listens to the medical staff. He did not promise he would play opening night, but he sounded optimistic about making steady progress. Team sources say there is no reason to expect long-term problems once he returns. But, at the moment, Memphis must manage without him in the frontcourt, which puts a lot of pressure on other big men early in the season.
The season starts October 22. Even if Jackson misses the opener, he could be back before Thanksgiving if rehab goes as planned. He is a central piece for Memphis, both for defense and scoring. Missing him hurts the team, but he is expected to be back on the court by November if recovery stays on track. For now, his injury status is week-to-week.
Disclaimer:
The information provided is based on the latest reports regarding Jaren Jackson Jr.'s injury and recovery. His status is currently considered week-to-week, and while there is optimism about his return in late October or early November, no official date has been set. Updates may change based on his progress and the team's medical assessments.
