Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a turf toe injury, but the team appears confident enough to forge ahead on a massive contract extension with the 25-year-old.
The Grizzlies said Jackson is expected to make a full recovery on the injury he sustained while participating in offseason basketball activities.
The two-time All-Star is on the verge of agreeing to a five-year, $240 million deal with the Grizzlies, according to multiple reports.
The final season of the deal in 2029-30 is a player option, according to the report.
Jackson was the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season. He was an All-Star that season and again last season.
Jackson averaged 22.2 points per game last season, slightly behind the career-best 22.5 he put up one season earlier. He is averaging 18.5 points in 407 games (398 starts) over seven seasons in Memphis.
Jackson also has career averages of 5.5 rebounds, 1.9 blocked shots, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steal per game.