We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

Former Michigan State Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. was instrumental in the Memphis Grizzlies' thrilling 120-119 victory over the Houston Rockets, showcasing his all-around skills and clutch performance.

UPDATE: Jackson Jr. has returned to the game following the scary hit During the Milwaukee Bucks game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis star Jaren Jackson Jr. was hit hard and drew a lot of blood.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 31 points, GG Jackson added a season-high 27, and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio ...

I got to see in more detail and more perspective what he was fighting for. He inspired young people to fight for something.” ...

The @NBA today announced that Jaren Jackson Jr. was named the Western Conference Player of the Week. This marks the first career Player of the Week award for Jackson Jr., who guided @memgrizz to a ...

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. continues to stack up the awards. This time, he's adding a new one. Jackson was named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week for the first time ...

Jaren Jackson Jr. has secured his spot for the 74th NBA All-Star Game. With his recent selection, Jackson made his second career selection for the highly anticipated game. The Memphis Grizzlies ...

Memphis, Tenn. – Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. was named a reserve for the 74 th NBA All-Star Game, the NBA announced Thursday. This marks the second career All-Star ...

He inspired young people to fight for something.” Jaren Jackson Jr.’s education came from his mother, Terri Carmichael Jackson, who supplied him with books about civil rights leaders.