Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson has a broken bone in his right foot that required surgery.
The Grizzlies announced the injury on Wednesday. He suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and underwent surgery. He’ll be re-evaluated in December and is “expected to make a full recovery,” according to the team release.
It’s not clear how or when Jackson sustained the injury. The Grizzlies didn’t offer any more details.
Jackson, 19, emerged as a surprise source of offense as a rookie during an injury-plagued 2023-24 campaign in Memphis. A former five-star prospect, Jackson fell to the second round of the 2023 NBA draft after his freshman season at South Carolina.
He signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies and started his career with their G League affiliate Memphis Hustle. Amid long-term injuries to key players including All-NBA point guard Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, the Grizzlies called Jackson up in January. He broke out with a 20-point, six-rebound effort against the New York Knicks on Jan. 13 and remained with the Grizzlies through the remainder of the season as one of their leading scorers.
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