Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. out with left knee injury

Posted August 04, 2020 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) reacts after a play against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) The Associated Press

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies will be without forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. for whatever remains of this season after he hurt his left knee.

The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Jackson was injured when he landed awkwardly after making contact with an opponent while contesting a shot. Further evaluation found a meniscus tear in his left knee.

Jackson is expected to make a full recovery.

The Grizzlies, 0-3 in their seeding games, have a two-game lead over Portland and San Antonio for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.

Jackson, the No. 4 overall selection in the 2018 draft out of Michigan State, is second on the Grizzlies with 17.4 points per game. Jackson scored 33 points in the Grizzlies' opening loss to Portland in the seeding games.

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New Orleans Pelicans' Derrick Favors (22) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) The Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots between New Orleans Pelicans' Nicolo Melli (20) and Jaxson Hayes (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) The Associated Press

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