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Memphis Grizzlies Announce Roster Move Before Rockets Game

The Grizzlies have announced a roster move before facing the Houston Rockets.

Joey Linn

Apr 14, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Timmy Allen (0) and forward GG Jackson (45) react with guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum.
Apr 14, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Timmy Allen (0) and forward GG Jackson (45) react with guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum. / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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The Memphis Grizzlies are playing a big Western Conference game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The injury report includes several key players, but also some encouraging developments as well.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been upgraded to questionable for this game after missing the last five contests due to a right AC joint sprain. Morant is joined on the injury report by his star teammates Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane who are also questionable.

Ahead of this contest, the Grizzlies also announced a roster move on another key player who has missed extended time due to injury.

GG Jackson II
Jul 22, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (45) dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. / Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Young forward GG Jackson has missed all season with a fifth metatarsal injury, but has been assigned to the G League for practice.

Via Grizzlies PR: “The @memgrizz have assigned GG Jackson II to the @MemphisHustle for the Hustle’s practice today. Jackson II will be recalled to the Grizzlies following practice.”

Jackson had a very strong rookie season last year as the NBA’s youngest player. Looking ready for a consistent rotation spot even with the Grizzlies getting healthier, Jackson went down with this injury before the season began.

If the Grizzlies ever do get fully healthy, there will be some difficult decisions for head coach Taylor Jenkins to make with his rotation. Additionally, the front office also has decisions to make.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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