Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson sustained a left foot injury during the first quarter of a 129-110 victory against the Brooklyn Nets, according to a report published by Yahoo Sports. Jackson played two minutes and 52 seconds before departing with 5:01 remaining in the opening period.
During the game, the franchise confirmed that Jackson would not return to the floor. Before exiting, the forward converted a 3-pointer. Team representatives noted that further evaluations are scheduled to determine the severity of the setback and the expected recovery timeline.
Coach Reaction and Season Context
Following the final whistle, team staff addressed the forward’s status. “That’s very sad for him. He was catching a good stride,” Yahoo Sports reported, citing remarks from the coaching staff. “There will be some further testing, but so far it doesn’t look very good.”
Prior to this contest, Jackson recorded 14 points on 4-of-11 shooting against the New Orleans Pelicans on the opening night of a back-to-back schedule. Across the current campaign, he has averaged 7.0 points per contest while shooting 37.1% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Further updates on his availability are expected following medical examinations.