Grizzlies sign Jalen Jackson Jr to extension before deadline

Published October 18, 2021 2:38 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have signed Jaren Jackson Jr. to extension before the NBA deadline. The Grizzlies did not disclose the terms of the deal Monday with the No. 4 overall pick in the 1018 draft. ESPN reported the extension is four years for $105 million. Jackson has started 117 of his 126 games in three seasons, and he has averaged 15.4 points in his career. Jackson has made 213 3-pointers and blocked 192 shots for the most by an NBA player over his first 126 games. The Grizzlies open the season Wednesday night hosting Cleveland.

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