Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. Out Week-to-Week With Grade 2 Ankle Sprain

The star forward's injury comes during a pivotal stretch as Memphis fights to maintain its playoff position in the Western Conference.

Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain early in Monday's 132-130 loss to the Atlanta Hawks and is considered week-to-week.
The injury jeopardizes Jackson's eligibility for major awards, including Defensive Player of the Year, as he must play 65 games to qualify and has appeared in 59 so far.
Jackson, averaging a career-high 22.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 1.3 steals, has been a key two-way player for the Grizzlies this season.
Memphis has dropped to fourth in the Western Conference standings after losing three straight games, with 21 regular-season games remaining.
The Grizzlies face the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder next, a critical matchup as they attempt to secure home-court advantage in the playoffs.