Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. to have surgery for turf toe injury

Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. will require surgery to repair a turf toe injury in his right foot sustained playing basketball offsite, the team announced Tuesday.

An update and preliminary recovery timeline will be provided after the surgical procedure.

Jackson, 25, averaged 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks last season to earn his second All-Star appearance. He has reportedly agreed to a five-year, $240-million extension with the Grizzlies.

 

 

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