Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 37 points on 7–13 shooting from beyond the arc to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a decisive victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, defeating them 132-119. Prior to Monday’s second leg of their back-to-back matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, the Grizzlies were informed of some regrettable injury news.
After he landed awkwardly and appeared injured, many were worried about Grizzlies standout guard Desmond Bane, who finished Sunday’s victory with 22 points and 9 rebounds on 9–15 shooting.
The Grizzlies revealed after the game that Bane had a foot strain on Sunday. Although Bane would miss “a little bit of time,” Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins did not provide a timeframe for the star guard’s return.
According to Damichael Cole, Taylor Jenkins stated that Desmond Bane would be absent for a short while. This morning, the team performed an MRI. found that it is a sprain of the foot. Although there isn’t a certain timeframe yet, Taylor Jenkins stated that given the potential, that was wonderful news.
Bane, 26, has a strong 49.8/38.4/85.9 shooting split and averages 17.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game this season. Bane has been a vital component of Memphis’ strategy and a two-way presence despite Ja Morant’s injury concerns.
The Grizzlies will undoubtedly need to find methods to compensate for Bane’s lengthy absence, particularly if Morant keeps missing time.
GG Jackson criticizes Jimmy Butler for being a “bougie” in the Grizzlies trade snub.
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is one of the most prominent players anticipated to be traded before the next trade deadline. Butler is picky about which team he joins, and the trade controversy between the two teams has been dragging on for a few months. The Memphis Grizzlies are one team he has no interest in joining, which is why GG Jackson called him out.
Although a number of teams have expressed interest in signing Butler, it appears that he is adamant about joining the Phoenix Suns. Jackson called Butler out, saying his “bougie” lifestyle would not fit him well in Memphis, after the Grizzlies, in particular, were informed bluntly that Butler is not interested in joining.
“No shade Memphis, I think we all understand why we just go outdoors and drive around for a little while. He comes from a city like Miami, which is exactly the kind of life Jimmy Butler leads. On “Run It Back,” Jackson remarked, “I feel like he’s bougie, but I don’t know, I don’t think it’s a really out there lifestyle.”
The Grizzlies and GG Jackson are not sleeping over the Jimmy Butler trade decision.
Jackson doesn’t think Butler’s way of life would fit in Memphis because living in Miami and Memphis are undoubtedly two different things. Even though the Grizzlies could definitely use a player like Butler on their team, they don’t appear to be upset about his choice if he decides not to join.
Jackson, who missed the first three months of the season due to a fractured foot, will be attempting to get back into the swing of things in the interim. Jackson has averaged nine points, 3.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game on 38% shooting from the field in his eight games since making his comeback.