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"I'm not going to say I didn't expect it, and I'm going to say I was expecting it," Grizzlies forward GG Jackson said about the Morant news. "I kind of thought things would just mellow over and get back to him being on the floor with us. Right now, I really don't have no reaction. He still comes in the facility smiling with us, doesn't let any of the outside noise affect him."
Thankfully for Tuomas Iisalo's undermanned squad, Jackson delivered 18 points, nine rebounds, one assist, and one block while shooting an efficient 7-9 from the field over 30 minutes in Utah. The sudden return to the rotation and subsequent explosion against the Jazz painted a picture of a player staying ready. Aldama did not hold back in his assessment of Jackson's return. “(Jackson) did a great job,” Aldama began. “It's not easy not being with the team for a bit, going to the G-League for a bit. The fact that he was poised, let the game come to him, and played super hard was great. He was a big factor in the (win over the Jazz). I'm super happy for him, and it's good to see him progress.”
Damichael Cole: When asked if Olivier-Maxence Prosper or GG Jackson potentially could get an opportunity today, Tuomas Iisalo said the following: “As long as they are on the roster, which they are, there’s potential for them.”
Grizzlies PR: The @Memphis Grizzlies have assigned Zach Edey and GG Jackson II to the @MemphisHustle. Both players will be recalled to the Grizzlies following the Hustle’s practice today.
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Memphis Grizzlies PR: The @memgrizz have assigned Zach Edey and GG Jackson II to the @MemphisHustle. Both players will be recalled from the Hustle following today's practice.
The Grizzlies went from trailing by three to leading by nine at the end of that barrage from Jackson. They went on to win 141-125. Jackson finished with 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting. “You see the potential on nights like these when he puts it all together, and my feeling is these sequences are getting longer and longer within the game,” Iisalo said.
Jessica Benson: Jaylen Wells on why he wanted to play in Summer League: "I love playing basketball. It's always an opportunity to get better - and to be able to play with guys like GG and Cam and gain chemistry."
Jaylen Wells on why he wanted to play in Summer League: "I love playing basketball. It's always an opportunity to get better - and to be able to play with guys like GG and Cam and gain chemistry." pic.twitter.com/PuWfy76pNH
— Jessica Benson (@jessbensontv) July 7, 2025
GG Jackson: "When we go over the matchups, the very next slide is 'Pigeons'. And uh, we'll have—whoever the players are for pigeons—uh, you know, when we try to play the Nuggets, we want to get Jokic in a lot of ball screens with guys really going full speed downhill at him. You know, he's not really the best at the rim, but uh, make sure you keep the ball protected. You know, he can get his hands in there to swipe down."
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Drew Hill: A few Grizzlies players spoke before the game today. Scotty Pippen Jr., Lamar Stevens and GG Jackson all said they were surprised by the Taylor Jenkins news. They found out the same time as everyone else. GG Jackson said he was also surprised by his G League assignment last week.
Memphis Grizzlies PR: Status Update: GG Jackson II has been recalled from the Memphis Hustle, and Yuki Kawamura has been transferred to the Grizzlies. Both will be available for the Grizzlies tonight against the Lakers.
Amid GG Jackson's frustration with his role after an NBA All-Rookie campaign last season, he was sent to the G League on March 17. An altercation between Bane and Santi Aldama also went viral after the two had to be separated on the bench during a win against the Jazz on March 25. "You got guys checking out (on Jenkins), and they're a top five team in the West about to go to the playoffs," a league source said.
