Jaren Jackson Jr. Secures Huge Deal with Memphis Grizzlies

Jaren Jackson Jr. is set to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies for a long time. He and the team are close to finalizing a big contract. This deal is worth $240 million over five years. It includes an option for Jackson to leave in the final year. The contract adds four more years to his current deal. Jackson is a key player for the Grizzlies. He is one of the best big men in the NBA. Last season, he scored over 1, 500 points and blocked over 100 shots. This is a rare achievement. He also made at least 100 three-pointers and 100 blocks for the fourth year in a row. Only one other player can defend guards, forwards, and centers as well as Jackson can. In the 2023-24 season, Jackson averaged 22. 2 points, 5. 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1. 5 blocks, and 1. 2 steals per game. He has been with the Grizzlies since 2018. He was drafted fourth overall out of Michigan State. Each year, his offensive skills have improved. Last season, he made the most floaters in the league. The Grizzlies had to make room for this big contract. They traded Desmond Bane for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and draft picks. They are also working on a deal for Cole Anthony. This will help create more space under the salary cap. Jackson and Ja Morant are now both under contract with the Grizzlies through the 2027-28 season. Morant can also get a new deal this summer. The Grizzlies also signed Santi Aldama to a three-year, $52. 5 million deal. They also signed Cam Spencer to a two-year, $4. 5 million contract.